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SY53 DNY

2011 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,169 mi
Last recorded89,169 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito58,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 DNY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 89,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,478 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 80,470 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to 2x major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front section and rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust fouling on the rear axle

Pass 4 Oct 2023 71,795 miles

Offside daytime running light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Oct 2022 65,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Oct 2021 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wing liner trapped behind wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,634 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 57,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,554 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,274 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 46,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracking to tread pattern

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,905 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 31,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 25,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 25,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,309 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,798 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)

offside rear tyre outer side wall has slight damage

rear exhaust deteriorating

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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SY53 DNY is a 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 58,529 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 SY53 DNY, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY53 DNY is a 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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