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Y5 SFE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,872 mi
Last recorded81,872 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 SFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,872 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 81,821 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 75,465 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 75,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW LEVE ,MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5 mm

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r ,n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front wiper has poor rubber

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box end very rusty ,may require to attention soon

Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,735 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm 215/45--17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,012 miles

Rear Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2018 58,003 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,403 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,832 miles

roughness in front top strut bearings

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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Y5 SFE 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 68.4%.

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 Y5 SFE, 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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Y5 SFE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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