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SO09 CXV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,862 mi
Last recorded95,862 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 CXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,862 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 95,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 93,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension components general corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,748 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi holder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 86,747 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested bolts missing on n/s rear caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi holder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,743 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 84,743 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 77,038 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 77,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,676 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 4 Mar 2019 74,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,248 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,637 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

slight seepage from gearbox

very slight drag on o/s/r wheel !!

Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,637 miles

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

slight play in o/s rack end

slight seepage from gearbox

very slight drag on o/s/r wheel !!

Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level very low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 6,140 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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SO09 CXV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO09 CXV, 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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SO09 CXV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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