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SM59 UOY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,161 mi
Last recorded136,161 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 136,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 121,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,101 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 102,642 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Low engine oil, low engine oil pressure warning flashing

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box casing perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 102,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Low engine oil, low engine oil pressure warning flashing

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box casing perished (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine front, ribbed belt wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,343 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt contaminated with oil

tail box part of exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,674 miles

Oil leak Possible Head gasket fault ()

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,703 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 91,698 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,714 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,428 miles

smoke blip test not recorded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,517 miles

*n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge*

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,149 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)

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

Slight corrosion to rear disc's.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,147 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear disc's.

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 UOY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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