2017 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · DL17 FFH

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 10 July 2025 at 47,217 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. This pass followed a failure the previous day on 5 July 2025 at 47,216 miles for a fractured nearside front coil spring, severely damaged track rod end dust covers, and worn brake discs. The rapid succession of a major suspension failure and a subsequent pass with the same brake disc advisory indicates the critical coil spring was replaced between tests, while the brake condition remains a persistent concern. Mileage records show very low annual use, averaging approximately 5,246 miles per year over nine years. The recorded mileage progression is sparse, with significant gaps: no MOT history exists between July 2022 (38,195 miles) and July 2024 (43,941 miles), covering two full years. This gap, combined with the low overall mileage, suggests either extended periods off the road or a failure to maintain annual testing, which is a poor indicator of consistent care regardless of usage level. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension, particularly the nearside coil spring and both track rod end assemblies for correct replacement parts and proper seating. The brake system requires immediate attention; the discs were flagged as worn, pitted, and scored at the last test, and the prior failure indicates potential binding or uneven wear. The 2022 tyre wear on the edges suggests past alignment issues, so the steering and suspension geometry should be checked thoroughly for any residual damage or incorrect repairs from the fractured spring incident.