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SP59 VZA

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,983 mi
Last recorded101,983 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,983 miles

Aux belt perishing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 101,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt perishing

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 89,231 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 89,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,007 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,103 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slight damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 81,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slight damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,606 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2019 77,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,966 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 65,966 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,325 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2017 59,325 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,941 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,073 miles

Rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,073 miles

Offside 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)

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,766 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer corroding slightly

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,809 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pads under half worn

rear silencer corroded slightly

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 VZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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