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SL09 JHX

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 JHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,191 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 78,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 69,542 miles

2 x Rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,542 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Approx 50% & O/S Lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

2 x Rear coil springs corroded

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

N/S/F Tyre approx. 2.5mm @ lowest point & wearing on edge

O/S/F Tyre approx. 3.00mm @ lowest point, worn bold on edges & deep cuts to side walls

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play & gaitor slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 69,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

center exhaust box very poor state

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 61,807 miles

Central exhaust mount perished but still supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has small cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak possibly gear box ()

front and rear number plates faded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 61,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak possibly gear box ()

front and rear number plates faded

Central exhaust mount perished but still supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has small cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.3 mm @ lowest point and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,450 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 52,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,311 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres starting to perish

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,309 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres starting to perish

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 31,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,733 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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SL09 JHX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL09 JHX, 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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SL09 JHX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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