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SL59 PHF

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,857 mi
Last recorded119,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 PHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 119,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2024 113,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slight rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

passenger airbag turned off at time of test

temporary repair to exhaust system

Fail 8 Oct 2021 103,378 miles

Emissions not tested engine idle speed is to high due to a split vacuum pipe on intake/airbox area (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slight rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

passenger airbag turned off at time of test

temporary repair to exhaust system

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,111 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame has surface corrosion

note; vac pipe split on top of engine

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,180 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell coming off.

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,591 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted inner surfaces

Fail 6 Sep 2018 72,591 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front droplinks has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken after front down pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

both front brake discs corroded and pitted inner surfaces

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,143 miles

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

Oil leak slight oil leak gearbox area ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,370 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,050 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,435 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 49,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,670 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 39,666 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre side wall cut

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,570 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)

n/s/f inner arch liner inscure

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 PHF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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