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SM59 RZV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,277 mi
Last recorded122,277 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 RZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 122,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, corroded at drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, corroded at drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring mounting at beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring mounting at beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring mounting on beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring mounting on beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

middle exhaust case deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,347 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,075 miles

both front, both fronts of front to rear , n/s front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded under paint

exhaust corroded and slight blow from front flexible

slight knocking from rear shock absorbers

suspension corroded eg both front lower arms, rear coil springs, rear axle ertc

Fail 10 Dec 2019 91,072 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear part (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both front, both fronts of front to rear , n/s front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded under paint

exhaust corroded and slight blow from front flexible

front brakes deteriorated and slight bind o/s/f

o/s/r brake disc corroded and slight bind

possible slight leak at thermostat area

slight knocking from rear shock absorbers

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

suspect n/s/r caliper faulty

suspension corroded eg both front lower arms, rear coil springs, rear axle ertc

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,745 miles

dampness at thermostat area

front exhaust flexible leaking very slightly and rest of system corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dampness at thermostat area

front exhaust flexible leaking very slightly and rest of system corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,645 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust flexible has slight leak

maybe slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,203 miles

poss coolant leak at n/s of head

rear tyres worn

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2016 70,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

creak from frontr anti roll bar link?

noise from both front strut bearings

poss coolant leak at n/s of head

rear tyres worn

slight bind in n/s/r brake, brakes maybe req

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,445 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded and incomplete

Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,816 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front discs worn

front tyres worn on inside

tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tailpipe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RZV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SM59 RZV, 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 RZV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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