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SM59 WGF

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,170 mi
Last recorded125,170 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 125,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

could not test rear seat belts due to front seats not operating as intended

Pass 7 Dec 2022 118,925 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 118,924 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe, rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,637 miles

suspension components slightly corroded eg front arms, subframe

various brake pipes corroded under coating

Fail 16 Nov 2020 101,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect height motor not tested (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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 on edges

suspension components slightly corroded eg front arms, subframe

various brake pipes corroded under coating

Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,027 miles

exhaust corroded

service overdue

slight buckles in n/s/f and o/s/r wheels

slight gearbox oil leak

suspension components corroding eg rear springs, both front lower arms and rear axle

underside brake pipes have corrosion under paint

Fail 10 Dec 2019 95,026 miles

Headlamp aim not tested level device also not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f headlamp damp and connection corroded

o/s/f wheel arch cover missing

slight buckles in n/s/f and o/s/r wheels

slight gearbox oil leak

suspension components corroding eg rear springs, both front lower arms and rear axle

underside brake pipes have corrosion under paint

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,513 miles

heatshield at manifold slightly insecure at top

slight corrosion on suspension components eg springs, arms etc

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2018 81,513 miles

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

heatshield at manifold slightly insecure at top

slight corrosion on suspension components eg springs, arms etc

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside hand brake effort low

all coil springs rusty

both rear tyres uneven wear in tread and cracking sidewalls and getting near wear limit

front and rear brake discs very slight wear

hand brake feels slightly stiff

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight exhaust blow front exhaust joint

slight movement drivers seat

Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,873 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f seat not tilting

slight oil leaks from gearbox and engine

Fail 29 Nov 2016 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front strut bearings seizing

exhaust corroded

n/s/f seat not tilting

slight oil leaks from gearbox and engine

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,942 miles

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,772 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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SM59 WGF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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