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SM09 KSE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 KSE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 86,512 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

engine idle speed high, suspect air leak on induction side, only just passed emissions test

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2025 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting fully (7.1.2 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

engine idle speed high, air leak on induction side of engine, exhaust emissions only just pass test

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,308 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 63,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Locked with no key (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side slightly lipped/ rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 42,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,434 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose secured by cable tie

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 40,643 miles

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

Offside Front Flexible brake hose retaining clip missing but secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 40,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Flexible brake hose retaining clip missing but secure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,434 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,383 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,133 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,443 miles

cracks nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2014 32,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cracks nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2013 21,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 12,959 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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SM09 KSE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM09 KSE, 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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SM09 KSE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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