Where is the VIN number in Alfa Romeo MiTo (2009-2009)?

This VIN location guide covers the Alfa Romeo MiTo (2009-2009). Below are the real-world chassis/VIN number locations you can physically check on the car, starting with the most reliable stamped VIN.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Chassis Stamp (Front Footwell Floor)

• Where to look: Open the front door and check the front footwell floor. The VIN is stamped into the chassis metal and hidden under a rectangular plastic flap/cover integrated into the carpet, located close to the door sill and near the seat rail adjustment area. Locate the little plastic tab, pry the flap up, and read the VIN through the cutout.
• Access: The recess is deep and dark, and this area often collects dirt, dust, and small stones that can fill the stamped characters. Vacuum, then wipe/scrub the metal stamp before you try to read it.
• Note: The MiTo appears to place this floor VIN on the driver’s side footwell for that market (LHD shown on the left side; RHD shown on the right side). If you don’t find it immediately, check the opposite front footwell.
• Tip: Because it’s dark and the characters can be packed with grit, use the app’s flashlight and OCR to scan the VIN directly after cleaning the stamp—no awkward writing it down in the footwell.

2) Manufacturer Type Plate (Boot/Trunk Floor – Left Side)

• Where to look: Open the boot and lift the main trunk carpet/liner. On the left-hand side of the boot floor (near the wheel arch area), you’ll find a riveted metal plate (often labeled “FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES S.P.A”) that includes the VIN and weight data.
• Access: You’ll need to empty the trunk and physically lift the liner. The plate is typically silver with etched text, which can reflect light and cause glare when photographing.
• Note: This is an excellent cross-check VIN source, but it’s slower to access than the floor stamp.
• Tip: To avoid glare and transcription mistakes while leaning into the trunk, capture it with your phone at a slight angle (not straight-on) so the OCR reads the etched VIN cleanly.

Video Guide

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• Short, clear clip showing the front footwell carpet flap being lifted to reveal the stamped VIN on an LHD MiTo.

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• Walkthrough on an RHD MiTo showing the floor-stamped VIN (right footwell) and the riveted type plate under the boot floor liner.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• “I can’t read the stamped VIN in the footwell.” That recess is often full of grit and the stamp is low-contrast—vacuum first, then scrub/wipe and use a flashlight at a low angle to make the characters pop.
• “The trunk plate is shiny and my photo is unreadable.” The etched plate can glare—take the picture/scan from a slight angle and avoid blasting the flash straight at it.
• Don’t rely only on stickers. Any paper label/sticker VIN can be missing, replaced, or repainted over—always verify against the stamped chassis VIN and a fixed plate.

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