2017 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.2L Diesel · EX67 EUR

The 2017 Alfa Romeo MiTo presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 May 2026 at 73,017 miles, passed but flagged two advisories: an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and a nearside front shock absorber with a light oil misting. These are not immediate failures, yet they signal that basic suspension and tyre upkeep has slipped recently. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. A fractured nearside front coil spring caused a failure in September 2023 at 33,370 miles, and the car passed its retest three days later, suggesting that specific component was replaced. However, the reappearance of suspension-related advisories three years later raises the question of whether the replacement was a like-for-like repair or a temporary fix. The vehicle has not failed an MOT since that 2023 incident, but the pattern of recurring suspension wear indicates a system that demands closer attention. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a nine-year-old car. Between the September 2023 test at 33,372 miles and the May 2026 test at 73,017 miles, the car covered roughly 39,600 miles in just under three years, averaging around 13,200 miles annually. That is a notable jump from the earlier average of approximately 8,100 miles per year. The gap between the 2024 test at 35,534 miles and the 2026 test at 73,017 miles is particularly striking, with nearly 38,000 miles added in just under two years. This accelerated use places greater stress on consumable components, particularly tyres, brakes, and suspension bushes, which aligns with the advisories now appearing at the most recent test. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The fractured coil spring in 2023 and the current shock absorber oil misting suggest the front end has endured repeated stress. Check for uneven tyre wear, play in the front suspension bushes, and any corrosion on the spring seats or subframe. The offside front tyre worn on the edge at the latest test points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension geometry components. Inspect the brake discs and pads carefully, as the 2023 failure also involved an ABS warning lamp circuit fault, and while that was resolved, the electrical system and ABS sensor wiring should be examined for damage or corrosion. The exhaust system and underbody should also be checked for corrosion, given the car's age and the increased mileage in recent years.