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SP59 VYX

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,641 mi
Last recorded131,641 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 131,641 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low on tread , cracking / perishing and has puncture

Fail 16 Jun 2021 131,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper lever slips causing parking brake to be inoperative (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre low on tread , cracking / perishing and has puncture

Pass 15 Jun 2020 119,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 176,985 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 176,764 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

over and under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,962 miles

covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,962 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,009 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,922 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,922 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,909 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,909 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 48,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,675 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 33,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SP59 VYX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP59 VYX, 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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SP59 VYX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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