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SM09 ZZN

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,820 mi
Last recorded59,820 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 59,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 59,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 53,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,702 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 49,702 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded back box outer skin

exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Dec 2016 46,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall, no chords exposed, bald on inner edge

offside rear brake signs of heat damage to pads

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Dec 2016 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall, no chords exposed, bald on inner edge

offside rear brake signs of heat damage to pads

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,435 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and flaking

misting of oil at oil filter area

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside rear brake has sign of overheating

Fail 29 Dec 2015 43,435 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and flaking

misting of oil at oil filter area

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside rear brake has sign of overheating

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,786 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 40,786 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,501 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 31,501 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 26,228 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 ZZN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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