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AA03 COE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,851 mi
Last recorded115,851 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 COE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 115,851 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,968 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,761 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 98,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also starting to wear very slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 94,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also starting to wear very slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 94,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut to the outer side wall

the clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing

Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,550 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 88,546 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,026 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 88,026 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2020 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,801 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 78,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 78,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,151 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,657 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 65,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,044 miles

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

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

oil filter heavily corroded

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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AA03 COE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AA03 COE, 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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AA03 COE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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