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SY09 VKB

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,017 mi
Last recorded66,017 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,017 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 66,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 58,315 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 58,257 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,934 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,129 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,562 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

boot does not open

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,038 miles

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2016 31,034 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 8,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VKB 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 SY09 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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