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SM09 XVS

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,971 mi
Last recorded114,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,971 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,180 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,040 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 84,862 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 82,076 miles

Exhaust backbox de-scaling

Exhaust centre section de-scaling

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

Front Windscreen slightly marked

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on sidewall but not through to cords 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm limit and heavily worn on inner edge (bald) 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level on minimum

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount worn and split but not excessively ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 82,075 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-section blowing at flange and flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust flexi-section bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust backbox de-scaling

Exhaust centre section de-scaling

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

Front Windscreen slightly marked

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on sidewall but not through to cords 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm limit and heavily worn on inner edge (bald) 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level on minimum

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount worn and split but not excessively ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,909 miles

Front screen slightly marked

all coil springs rusty

exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly also middle silencer rusty and hanger weak

slight knock rear shock absorbers

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency poor.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,142 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,023 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 37,020 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear evhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,366 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 30,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

back box outer skin poor

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,871 miles

both front tyre worn on inside edge

nsf droplink arm slight wear

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 XVS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVS, 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 XVS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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