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HJ59 SKD

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 SKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,194 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper both top strut mounts worn

Fail 27 Jan 2026 98,191 miles

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

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper both top strut mounts worn

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 97,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 97,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,957 miles

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Fail 18 Jan 2023 96,955 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,329 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,457 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 95,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,591 miles

amber warning light on dash (DPF?)

Fail 27 Jan 2020 94,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

amber warning light on dash (DPF?)

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,997 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,001 miles

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

Rear exhaust box shows signs of corrosion

Rear hand brake shows little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box shows signs of corrosion

Rear hand brake shows little reserve travel

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,550 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not reach cords. 195/55r16

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Fail 25 Sep 2017 86,550 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not reach cords. 195/55r16

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,244 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 81,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,164 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,907 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 SKD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ59 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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