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AF59 XRV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,674 mi
Last recorded118,674 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,674 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,674 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 101,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section at front and rear silencer deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty right indicator not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 101,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch cover damaged/insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section at front and rear silencer deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty right indicator not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion build up to both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount brackets deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2023 91,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING,REPAIR A.S.A.P.

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN & CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX RUSTING AWAY.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,697 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 87,687 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,936 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2020 76,593 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 76,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished, 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 65,484 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 59,195 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,280 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 48,108 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 48,108 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 40,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner CV boot slight leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 35,040 miles

All tyres badly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 34,993 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All tyres badly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,615 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 27,615 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished and cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,169 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall not to cords

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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AF59 XRV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF59 XRV, 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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AF59 XRV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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