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SP59 VZE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,667 mi
Last recorded92,667 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 92,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 92,622 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corrosion on front crossmember (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested dues to split flexi front of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember where suspension arm attaches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement of engine/ gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure to caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering where suspension attaches (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,254 miles

Central Front exhaust mtg broken but not resulting in security

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,971 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat will not flip access to check rear seat belts via passenger side

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,127 miles

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2018 64,125 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2017 61,763 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2017 61,763 miles

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,328 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 60,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,260 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 55,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 47,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,170 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link has a very small aqmount of free play and dust cover starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,767 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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SP59 VZE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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