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BJ09 ZKE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,365 mi
Last recorded128,365 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 128,365 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 128,364 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 121,199 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Offside Front wishbone rusty

all tyres heavily perishing/ cracking

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust system has multiple exhaust blows (only just passed emission test)

front subframe rusty

radiator shows signs of a coolent leak

rear silencer rusty, blowing and delaminating

Fail 17 Oct 2024 121,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Offside Front wishbone rusty

all tyres heavily perishing/ cracking

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust system has multiple exhaust blows (only just passed emission test)

front subframe rusty

radiator shows signs of a coolent leak

rear silencer rusty, blowing and delaminating

Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,316 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2022 112,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,541 miles

front discs are slightly pitted

front inner brake pads appear low

offside front wishbone is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,722 miles

gearbox has a slight oil leak

offside spring is corroded

rear springs are corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,958 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexi perishing, slight blow noted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexi perishing, slight blow noted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,948 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front down pipe bracket broken

Nail in Osr tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front down pipe bracket broken

Nail in Osr tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,201 miles

Both front andnearside rear wheel rim damage

Front exhaust bracket corroded system secure rear exhaust box corroded

Nail in offside rear ture

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut

Offside rear body scratched

Pass 1 Nov 2014 52,497 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 52,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,143 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 29,377 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ09 ZKE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ09 ZKE, 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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BJ09 ZKE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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