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SM59 DWO

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,359 mi
Last recorded143,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 143,359 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 143,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,747 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 126,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 122,114 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 122,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 116,629 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 116,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,067 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,067 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 101,762 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 100,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,585 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 98,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust rubber mount missing

engine coolant radiator weeping

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,018 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,250 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,902 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 55,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 35,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/r tyre spliting tread

Fail 20 Oct 2012 35,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/r tyre spliting tread

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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SM59 DWO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM59 DWO, 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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SM59 DWO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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