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YS59 ABU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 ABU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 96,980 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 96,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,211 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 92,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,910 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 79,910 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,110 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded through to 2nd skin

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,110 miles

Front passenger airbag is switched off

N/s inner cv joint slight weep from cv boot req attention

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust corroded outer skins peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 65,110 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Stop light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure Front pipe to catalytic converter not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap not secured to fuel filler /left loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Strut top bearing has excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level very low

Engine oil on minimum level

Front passenger airbag is switched off

N/s inner cv joint slight weep from cv boot req attention

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring not attached

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust corroded outer skins peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,168 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre brake light not working

exhaust rear box corroded

passenger airbag switched off

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,287 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside dip beam headlight slightly dim

Offside Front cv boot slightly damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

passenger airbag turned off

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center stop lamp not working

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,440 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,232 miles

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

n/s front brake wear sensor in secure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,304 miles

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

brake wear sensor wiring broken

Fail 6 Nov 2013 37,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake wear sensor wiring broken

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,654 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YS59 ABU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS59 ABU, 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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YS59 ABU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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