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SP09 VCE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 VCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 93,755 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

air leak on engine

front driveshaft joints noisy

front subframe and suspension very rusty/corroded

oil pressure warning lamp on

rear axle and suspension very rusty/corroded

reverse lamp inop

Pass 3 Oct 2020 93,732 miles

various parts of vehicle corroded, including suspension components

Fail 29 Sep 2020 93,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various parts of vehicle corroded, including suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,775 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,608 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,650 miles

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,648 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flange on catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine possibly drawing air ,[not helping emissions]

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,878 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,817 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,572 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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SP09 VCE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP09 VCE, 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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SP09 VCE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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