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SM61 VJV

2011 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito58,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,577 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2022 110,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

turbo pipe bracket broken

Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,133 miles

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 92,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust loose

Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,314 miles

Oil leak sump porous ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,694 miles

Oil leak sump area ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,935 miles

Nearside Front disc exessivly corroded

Nearside Front top strut bearing noisey when turning

Nearside Rear disc corroded

Offside Front disc exessivly corroded

Offside Front top strut bearing noisey when turning

Offside Rear disc corroded

rear silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,279 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 38,279 miles

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

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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SM61 VJV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 58,529 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 SM61 VJV, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM61 VJV is a 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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