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HJ59 SMU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,346 mi
Last recorded85,346 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 SMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 85,346 miles

Near side rear bumper damage

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 4 May 2021 85,346 miles

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

Near side rear bumper damage

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,485 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil dipstick missing

Fail 15 Jun 2020 81,485 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil dipstick missing

Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,410 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 71,410 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 59,479 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,810 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,810 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,701 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges - nearside near wear bars

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,370 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 SMU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SMU, 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 SMU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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