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AF09 VLX

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,198 mi
Last recorded89,198 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,198 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough both strut top bearings rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system slightly rough both strut top bearings rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,754 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2015 75,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,722 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 61,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,793 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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AF09 VLX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AF09 VLX, 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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AF09 VLX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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