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SY09 DFA

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,895 mi
Last recorded120,895 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 DFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,895 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake slower to operate & handbrake efficiency very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake slower to operate & handbrake efficiency very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 89,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,009 miles

Front Heat shield slightly insecure

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted but sealing

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,730 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 78,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,717 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 67,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 57,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,031 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge of treads.nsf tyre has cut on inner sdewall,[no cords visible].

Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge of treads.nsf tyre has cut on inner sdewall,[no cords visible].

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,525 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 23,372 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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SY09 DFA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY09 DFA, 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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SY09 DFA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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