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SH59 JKF

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 JKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 106,256 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective LOWER GEARBOX MOUNT BUSH DETERIORATED/PLAY ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 X MOUNTS/HANGERS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear BACK BOX/SILENCER CORRODED -DETORIATED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 102,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear BACK BOX/SILENCER CORRODED -DETORIATED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also slight hole in rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat wont fold forward

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat does not tilt forward

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear center brake light not working {taped up}

Fail 2 Feb 2023 94,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat does not tilt forward

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear center brake light not working {taped up}

Pass 5 Feb 2022 87,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,677 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 84,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,297 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seat backrest does not tilt forwards

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 79,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seat backrest does not tilt forwards

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,906 miles

Centre brake light inop

Drivers seat backrest does not tilt forwards

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Centre brake light inop

Drivers seat backrest does not tilt forwards

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,021 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 63,003 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,559 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 33,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,250 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,255 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 18,255 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH59 JKF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SH59 JKF, 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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SH59 JKF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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