2012 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · DU12 TYB

The Alfa Romeo Mito holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 6 March 2026 at 83,941 miles, following a failure two days prior on 4 March 2026 at 83,940 miles. The maintenance trend is currently stable but flagged with recurring wear items. The tester identified both front tyres worn to the legal limit, front and rear brake pads wearing thin, front brake discs worn and pitted, and corrosion on both rear coil springs. These advisories and minor defects were present in both the failed and passed tests, indicating the vehicle passed with known wear rather than a fully resolved bill of health. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2012 vehicle, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per year. Between the August 2024 pass at 72,320 miles and the April 2025 pass at 74,583 miles, the car covered approximately 2,263 miles in eight months. The jump from 74,583 miles in April 2025 to 83,940 miles by March 2026 represents a sharp increase of 9,357 miles in under eleven months, suggesting a change in usage pattern or a period of heavier commuting. The gap between August 2024 and April 2025 is clean with no recorded tests, which is not unusual but leaves a short blind spot in the service record. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. Corrosion on both rear coil springs is a structural concern, not merely cosmetic, as advanced corrosion can compromise spring integrity and ride height. The front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted, which often accompanies uneven pad wear and can indicate binding calipers or prolonged use beyond optimal disc thickness. The rear brake cable guide defect noted in the March 2026 failure was rectified before the pass, but the parking brake efficiency was below requirements, so the handbrake linkage and rear cable routing deserve close examination. The rear wheel bearing noise flagged in August 2024 at 72,320 miles was not mentioned in later tests, suggesting it may have been addressed, but a road test over a rough surface will confirm whether any rumble or whine persists. The minor exhaust leak recorded at the same test should also be checked for progression, as a deteriorating exhaust can affect emissions compliance and cabin comfort.