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SL59 VRO

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,355 mi
Last recorded228,355 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VRO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 228,355 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 223,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 223,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 209,439 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 196,643 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 196,642 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 182,929 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 167,647 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 167,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 148,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 113,311 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 113,296 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,856 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2014 56,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 VRO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL59 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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