2012 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · DY62 DHO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward structural corrosion and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 78,229 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to multiple structural integrity issues. The presence of corrosion on both front suspension arms and the front sub-frame indicates that the vehicle's chassis components are beginning to degrade, a condition likely to worsen over time if not monitored closely. At 78,229 miles, this Alfa Romeo has covered low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. This low usage suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often correlates with the aging of rubber components and accelerated oxidation of metal parts. The gap between April 2024 and April 2025 shows an accumulation of only 2,893 miles, which explains the perishing observed on the rear tyres despite the low mileage, as noted in the 2024 advisory. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame and suspension mounting to determine the depth of the corrosion flagged by the tester in 2026. The parking brake system is a recurring failure, moving from a minor advisory in 2024 to an outright failure for low efficiency in 2026, suggesting the mechanism requires significant adjustment or replacement of the cables. Additionally, the exhaust system has history from a minor leak in 2024 to a major leak in 2025, necessitating a check of the manifold and primary piping to ensure the repair was comprehensive.