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SL59 VRT

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 107,811 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose rear

Fail 18 Oct 2022 106,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 93,395 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,761 miles

Exhaust Slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Arch Broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 79,761 miles

Exhaust Slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Arch Broken

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,038 miles

slight cuts in both n/s tyres

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wheel arch liner broken

Fail 11 Oct 2018 75,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wheel arch liner broken

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cuts in both n/s tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,809 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,831 miles

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

slight gearbox leak

springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,038 miles

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f inner cv gaiter slightly insecure

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,407 miles

Exhaust corroded

F Tyres worn on inner edges

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

R Tyres cracking slightly

Slight leak N/S inner CV boot (clip)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,007 miles

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

Slight oil leak N/S Output shaft seal

Strut bearings slightly stiff

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,742 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 20,742 miles

Nearside 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 VRT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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