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YR59 ZJV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ZJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 143,868 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 143,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,183 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective FUZZY PLASTIC HEADLAMPS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,198 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 128,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 127,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 127,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,838 miles

rear exhaust box corroded (outer skin) and heat shield loose

Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,276 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,035 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,212 miles

Rear rear box corroded outer skin

Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,656 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and centre bracket but the exhaust system is adequately supported

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,049 miles

Passenger front seat, unable to move fore or aft

Rear section of exhaust casing corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,314 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 80,226 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,318 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,433 miles

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 ZJV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZJV, 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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YR59 ZJV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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