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SL59 AUY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,946 mi
Last recorded73,946 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 AUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,946 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 20kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front & rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 46,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,186 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 38,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted rough (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted rough (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 33,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,317 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 26,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to split (middle of tread

Fail 4 Sep 2012 18,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to split (middle of tread

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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SL59 AUY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL59 AUY, 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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SL59 AUY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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