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SL59 YZD

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,546 mi
Last recorded125,546 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 125,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 120,270 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 120,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 114,053 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 109,266 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 109,266 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,483 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 99,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,203 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 78,203 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 70,520 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,420 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

tailbox heatshield adrift

Fail 23 Oct 2017 62,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe/front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

tailbox heatshield adrift

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,077 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cut on inner sidewall

exhaust support bracket on gearbox poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

small exhaust blow from cat to front pipe joint

small leak from radiator

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,071 miles

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N/S/R disc corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 44,872 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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N/S/R disc corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,144 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge and perrishing

O/S wiper blade split but clearing screen

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 18 Oct 2013 28,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge and perrishing

O/S wiper blade split but clearing screen

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,569 miles

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 YZD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YZD, 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 YZD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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