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SM09 ZZA

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,432 mi
Last recorded65,432 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ZZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 65,432 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 56,257 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexy pipe slightly damaged

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 56,110 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Marked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust flexy pipe slightly damaged

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 46,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,359 miles

Both lower suspension arms starting to corrode.

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

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

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Aug 2023 46,358 miles

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

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

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

Both lower suspension arms starting to corrode.

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

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

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,260 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges.

Both rear springs starting to corrode.

Front sub frame and both lower starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 45,260 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges.

Both rear springs starting to corrode.

Front sub frame and both lower starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,747 miles

Both rear springs starting to corrode.

Front sub frame and both lower arms starting to corrode.

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 43,731 miles

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

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

Both rear springs starting to corrode.

Front sub frame and both lower arms starting to corrode.

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,523 miles

Both front and rear suspension have surface rust. Both rear road springs rusty. Slight knock from drivers front suspension.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,891 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 35,890 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,832 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 27 Jul 2015 30,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 26,973 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 26,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,842 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,459 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)

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 ZZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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