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AM59 MPE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,414 mi
Last recorded106,414 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 MPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 106,414 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2024 101,478 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 101,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ribbed belt perished

Fail 1 Aug 2022 87,230 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. beam pattern incorrect (not adjustment) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ribbed belt perished

Pass 22 Jul 2021 79,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing rough

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing rough

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ribbed belt splitting

Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,550 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 79,539 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push fit Temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 79,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low

Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,959 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 67,624 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,313 miles

rear exhaust outerskin peeling and coroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,073 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,205 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2015 42,235 miles

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise front and rear brake discs as corroded.

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)

undertrays fitted.. unable to visual check some engine components.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 42,235 miles

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

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise front and rear brake discs as corroded.

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)

undertrays fitted.. unable to visual check some engine components.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,906 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 35,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,810 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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AM59 MPE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AM59 MPE, 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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AM59 MPE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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