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AF09 VLZ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,124 mi
Last recorded97,124 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 97,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,722 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,570 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45 ZR 17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 ZR 17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,153 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 77,752 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 77,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,406 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 64,406 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 50,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 35,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension top mountings tight but not considered excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,259 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

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 VLZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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