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SK09 YFY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,933 mi
Last recorded78,933 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 YFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 78,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 76,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 60,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 53,108 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 53,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,017 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired internal seal missing and incomplete. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 49,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount point on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount point on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,274 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp inop.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect nearside driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 45,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed and corroded at wishbone front mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Porous (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing also corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect nearside driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,515 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion of both shocker casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 39,515 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section flexi joint deterioated.(oe) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil low.

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

Rear Corrosion of exhaust back box.(oe)

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion of both shocker casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,696 miles

Corrosion setting into exhaust mid/rear section.(oe)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,593 miles

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

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

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking ?

Fail 22 Mar 2017 29,593 miles

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

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

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

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking ?

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,825 miles

both rear shocker casings corroded

rear exhaust outer box skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 24,825 miles

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

both rear shocker casings corroded

rear exhaust outer box skin corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 19,142 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls split and perished.

Nearside front tyre on 2mm.Limit 1.6mm. 215/45/17

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,142 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls split and perished.

Nearside front tyre on 2mm.Limit 1.6mm. 215/45/17

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,253 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 13,252 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 8,810 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 8,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,148 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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SK09 YFY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SK09 YFY, 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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SK09 YFY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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