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YR59 TBY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,131 mi
Last recorded97,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 TBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 92,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,636 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 91,636 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,464 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General corrosion to full exhaust system

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm also worn on edge and has slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low across whole tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,093 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 84,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,507 miles

back box exhaust corroded

coolant bottle empty

offside front suspension top mount bearing worn and noisy

Fail 8 Nov 2017 69,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box exhaust corroded

coolant bottle empty

offside front suspension top mount bearing worn and noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside exhaust corroded in places

corrosion on coil springs alround

Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,430 miles

exhaust corroded in places

under-tray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 52,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded in places

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,911 miles

offside rear brake pads getting low

offside rear fog light faulty

offside rear tyre close to limits & nearside rear tyre on legal limits

rear section exhaust corroded

wear & corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,464 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Mito?

Based on 347,934 MOT tests across 25,785 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
5,566
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
25,785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 6,763
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,683
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,054
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,488
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YR59 TBY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 63,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Mito fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 6,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR59 TBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Mito typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR59 TBY registered?

YR59 TBY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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