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HJ59 SJU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,887 mi
Last recorded144,887 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 SJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 144,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 144,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 134,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 126,446 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 126,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,663 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 109,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 100,647 miles

air leak on engine

covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,654 miles

exhaust front pipe insecure and slight leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,052 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 21 Jun 2016 54,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,506 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,098 miles

corrosion on exhaust

slight damage on tyre sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,814 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 26,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,285 miles

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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HJ59 SJU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ59 SJU, 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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HJ59 SJU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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