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SL59 LVW

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,435 mi
Last recorded116,435 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,435 miles

Offside Front headlight trim is missing

Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,435 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front headlight trim is missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,835 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 108,829 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,538 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,652 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant leak from nearside of cylinder head area

oil leak from filter area

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,826 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT.SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE VERY SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BEEN PATCHED UP...

FUEL LIGHT ON..ON THE DASH

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

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ONN.ON THE DASH

Fail 31 Oct 2014 62,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,224 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,711 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LVW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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