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GJ59 SGU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,489 mi
Last recorded154,489 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 SGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 154,489 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 149,077 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 149,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 149,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 130,580 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 130,599 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 121,088 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 120,939 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 112,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,491 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 99,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,440 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,494 miles

rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,274 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 81,092 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 17 May 2013 73,895 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust box split but not leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box split but not leaking

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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GJ59 SGU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ59 SGU, 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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GJ59 SGU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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