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SM09 XVX

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,887 mi
Last recorded102,887 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 102,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,761 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 101,760 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,264 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall been repaired (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear section corroded

high level stop lamp disconeccted?

Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear section corroded

high level stop lamp disconeccted?

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,918 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 79,676 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,913 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 57,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,660 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 49,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front exhaust section bracket deteriorated/broken

oil leak (from filter )

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,145 miles

slight sweat ato/s/f strut

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 XVX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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