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SL59 XTD

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 107,493 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under bonnet intake pipe to air filter split

Various corrosion to front and rear suspension components solid at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 101,846 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (i) in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratch (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative Boot (9.1.1 (d))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front inner arch covering fowling tyres on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under bonnet intake pipe to air filter split

Various corrosion to front and rear suspension components solid at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,382 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Aug 2021 96,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,693 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 91,679 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition sections missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component deformed rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 86,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

coolant low

Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted not allowing seat belt check. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low (above 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,564 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,630 miles

n/s & o/s rack ends slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,915 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s & o/s rack ends slight play

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 XTD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XTD, 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 XTD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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