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SM59 UOW

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,222 mi
Last recorded65,222 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 UOW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 65,222 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,988 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 58,986 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 54,868 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Apr 2024 54,865 miles

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

Free play at handbrake lever/ system may require adjustment

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,960 miles

Front discs worn and have slight corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2023 51,958 miles

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

Front discs worn and have slight corrosion

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,684 miles

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 16 Mar 2021 47,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 47,863 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,195 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 38,471 miles

maybe slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

rear brakes have been hot and hand brake 'tight' to pull

reverse light inop

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,728 miles

front brakes deteriorated and o/s has slight bind

front exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn inner edge, slight cracking in n/s/r

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 23 Dec 2016 31,438 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,494 miles

outer skin of the exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 26,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

outer skin of the exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 23,008 miles

exhaust slightly corroded and very slight leak from flexible

o/s/f wheel arch liner slightly damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2013 17,730 miles

Both F tyres badly worn on inner edges & o/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 17,730 miles

Both F tyres badly worn on inner edges & o/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 12,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

R Tyres worn on inner edge

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 UOW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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