2009 Alfa Romeo Mito · 13,625 MOT tests
2009 Alfa Romeo Mito reliability
2009 Alfa Romeo Mitos fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Mito years (13,625 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Mitos: 36.9%)
- 43.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Mitos: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 90,795
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,625
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.5% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.7%
- Brakes15.9%
- Lights and electrics15.3%
- Tyres8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.93%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.99%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.94%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.82%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (14.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.7%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.2%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Mito year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable?
2009 Alfa Romeo Mitos fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Mito years (13,625 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.98% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.93% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito shows 90,795 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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