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SM09 UNW

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,249 mi
Last recorded125,249 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,249 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth & Clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective Dog bone ()

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

Nearside Front Brake sensor Damage .

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 121,648 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 114,706 miles

Reversing light not working

Signs of slight oil leak from the transmission

Fail 21 Sep 2023 114,704 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Nearside recording low (1.2.1 (d))

Reversing light not working

Signs of slight oil leak from the transmission

Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,086 miles

Sign of slight oil leak on the transmission

Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,999 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 90,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,280 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,329 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,329 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,142 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,544 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 28,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,117 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 UNW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black 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 UNW, 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 UNW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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