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SL59 PHO

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,683 mi
Last recorded86,683 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,683 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 77,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,441 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 67,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,636 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 52,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,295 miles

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

Rear exhaust system back box casing corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2020 40,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,216 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,974 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 26,974 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,011 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 21,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PHO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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