2016 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · CF16 YKB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical neglect and deferred component replacement. The most recent test in November 2025 at 96,360 miles identified several new issues including an oil leak, a loose exhaust silencer section, and corroded rear coil springs. While the car passed, the recurring nature of fluid leaks and exhaust degradation suggests that the previous owner has addressed only the minimum requirements to maintain an MOT certificate rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. There was a significant jump of 14,656 miles between the 2023 test at 74,177 miles and the 2024 test at 89,433 miles, followed by another 6,927 miles before the 2025 inspection. This steady usage explains the accelerated wear on consumables, particularly the tyres noted in the November 2024 record where all four were flagged for being near the legal limit or showing uneven wear on the edges. A buyer must closely inspect the engine bay for active oil leaks, as the record has noted non-excessive leaks in every test since 2023. The suspension requires attention due to the damaged offside track rod end dust cover flagged in 2024 and the corroded rear coil springs identified in 2025. Furthermore, the braking system shows a history of binding front calipers in 2023 and pitted, scored discs in 2022. The buyer should verify if these components were actually replaced or if they continue to suffer from mechanical sticking, alongside the persistent stop-start and TPMS warning lights that have remained unresolved for two years.