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S16 ACJ

2008 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,969 mi
Last recorded99,969 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Mito56,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 ACJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,969 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 97,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,005 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 88,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,924 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,292 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,259 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,189 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 14,528 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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S16 ACJ is a 2008 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 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 56,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S16 ACJ, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S16 ACJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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