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SL59 YZC

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 95,176 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system at rear

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

deterioration to engine/gearbox dog bone mounting

deterioration to front exhaust heat shield

deterioration to nearside and offside headlamp lenses

engine oil dip stick faulty

nearside front fog lamp not working

some wear and corrosion to front brake discs and pads

Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,279 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system at rear

some corrosion to suspension components

some deterioration to headlamp lenses

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,888 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system at rear

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/coil springs.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 81,888 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system at rear

nearside front plastic inner wing panel missing

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/coil springs.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,708 miles

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system and front heat shield

some wear and deterioration to offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,853 miles

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield at front loose (fixings rusted away)

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,165 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield at front

Fail 13 Dec 2019 55,165 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield at front

Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,822 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,302 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 42,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel binding/caliper.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front5 tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 31,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front5 tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,009 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 20,309 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 16 May 2015 20,273 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 15,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,691 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 YZC 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 68.4%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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