Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

56% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable?

Based on MOT data from 5,944 vehicles, the 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (52.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (50.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (50.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Alfa Romeo Mito (2009)

5,944 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.9% first-time pass rate

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

CarHunch analysed 5,944 real MOT records for the 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito is a notably unreliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 72.9%—nearly 7 percentage points below the UK average—and an alarming 55.5% of tested vehicles having recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly, both hovering around 72%, so fuel choice offers no reliability advantage here.

At 62,000 miles median mileage, these cars have covered a typical distance for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.5 failures and 25.3 advisories per test, suggesting systemic engineering weaknesses rather than isolated wear issues. If you're considering one, budget for frequent repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, braking, and electrical systems—the Mito's repair cost relative to its modest residual value makes it a risky buy unless the price reflects its high failure risk.

The 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito has a below-average first-time pass rate (72.9% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

55.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.53

Over 16.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

62k

Middle half: 49k–76k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 25.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 5,944 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 5,944 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 52.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 50.1%

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded · Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · Offside Front coil spring broken · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 44.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Brake wear 36.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Based on MOT data from 5,944 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 55.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (85%)	5,054	73.1%	4.58
Diesel (15%)	889	71.7%	4.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 25,304 Alfa Romeo Mito vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 34.3%

8,670

Red 31.5%

7,959

White 14.7%

3,713

Grey 7.6%

1,919

Blue 7.4%

1,873

Silver 1.7%

442

Turquoise 1%

244

Yellow 0.9%

219

Bronze 0.7%

167

Purple 0.2%

Gold 0.1%

Beige 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

62,013

typical

49,161

low mileage

75,615

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito vehicles fall between 49,161 and 75,615 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,161 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 49,161–75,615 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Alfa Romeo Mitos sit.

⚠ Over 102,080 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 48% of 2009 Alfa Romeo Mitos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 2,743 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.53

Avg failures per vehicle

25.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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