2017 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · GGZ 7633

The 2017 Alfa Romeo MiTo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 26 May 2026 at 37,551 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows a clear recovery from the only significant failure in the history, a fractured nearside front coil spring identified on 10 June 2025 at 37,069 miles. The owner addressed the defect promptly, as the retest just two days later on 12 June 2025 passed with no issues. Since then, two consecutive clean passes indicate the car has been kept in sound mechanical order. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. Annual use averages roughly 4,172 miles, well below the typical UK figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year. The record shows a gap of over five months between the December 2023 test at 36,152 miles and the June 2024 pass at 36,192 miles, a period during which only 40 miles were added. This suggests the car may have stood idle for extended stretches, a pattern that can cause flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber components. The subsequent climb from 36,192 miles in June 2024 to 37,551 miles by May 2026 represents approximately 1,359 miles over nearly two years, confirming continued light use. The fractured coil spring from June 2025 is the only structural fault on record and has been rectified. Still, a prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully. Check both coil springs for any signs of cracking or corrosion, particularly at the lower seat, and examine the front dampers for oil misting or bounce-test weakness. Uneven tyre wear on the nearside front would indicate the spring failure may have caused temporary alignment disturbance. Given the low mileage and potential for long stationary periods, assess all four tyres for sidewall perishing and date codes, and inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion that can develop on a car driven infrequently. A brief road test over speed bumps will confirm whether the front end feels settled or knocks, verifying the suspension repair was carried out to a proper standard.