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SL09 XYX

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 118,218 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 118,158 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative on all the time (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 111,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,732 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 100,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 100,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,390 miles

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 83,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,760 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,760 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,125 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 72,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 49,395 miles

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

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

slight noise from front wheels

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 XYX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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