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Alfa Romeo Mito

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,368 cc

LR09 HCOMOT history

LR09 HCO is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Mito first used on 27 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
140,839 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 HCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Mito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 HCO was last recorded at 140,839 miles on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2025: 140,839 miles, lower than 210,100 miles on 10 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
210,100 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Average per year
7,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,839 miles
  • 2024 – 210,100 miles
  • 2020 – 108,177 miles
  • 2019 – 106,135 miles
  • 2018 – 102,099 miles
  • 2017 – 99,819 miles
  • 2016 – 96,651 miles
  • 2015 – 81,954 miles
  • 2014 – 67,329 miles
  • 2013 – 52,156 miles
  • 2012 – 38,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,839 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear box heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,839 miles (-69,261)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,839 miles
    Test number
    160124980744
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass210,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    210,100 miles
    Test number
    489816343747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass209,221 km (+10,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    209,221 km
    Test number
    524185857621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass199,107 km (+12,610)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    199,107 km
    Test number
    496996287323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,497 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,497 km
    Test number
    611563417923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,177 miles (+2,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,177 miles
    Test number
    540248181188
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass106,135 miles (+4,036)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    914543778125
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox skin heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass102,099 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,099 miles
    Test number
    684600074881
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear box heavily corroded
  9. Fail102,099 miles (+2,280)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,099 miles
    Test number
    429613394586
    • MajorNearside Front Body insecure door mirror (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear box heavily corroded
  10. Pass99,819 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    467767413953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,651 miles
    Test number
    833552002530
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shield detteriorated
  12. Fail96,651 miles (+14,697)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,651 miles
    Test number
    374792396086
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shield detteriorated
  13. Pass81,954 miles (+14,625)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    255241015232
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly insecure but unlikely to fall off
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin has corrosion but has no leaks of gasses
  14. Pass67,329 miles (+137)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    135281214263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Fail67,192 miles (+15,036)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,192 miles
    Test number
    145266804251
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear of exhaust corroded
  16. Pass52,156 miles (+13,363)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    327537103270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  17. Pass38,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,793 miles
    Test number
    399448602287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 HCO

Does LR09 HCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 HCO expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 HCO?
The MOT on LR09 HCO expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 HCO done?
LR09 HCO was recorded at 140,839 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 7,843 miles a year.
Has LR09 HCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 HCO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LR09 HCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 HCO find?
LR09 HCO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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