2009 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · FD09 DDY

The Alfa Romeo Mito presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 March 2025 at 98,981 miles, passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. This follows a pattern of consistent, advisory-free passes, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a competent mechanical standard without recurring structural or safety-critical failures. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable. The mileage accumulation tells a story of exceptionally low usage for a 2009 vehicle. Between the test on 20 January 2023 at 86,392 miles and the most recent pass on 17 March 2025 at 98,981 miles, the car covered just 12,589 miles over a two-year and two-month period, averaging roughly 5,600 miles annually. This is significantly below the UK average. Such low mileage typically reduces wear on consumables like brake discs and suspension bushes, though prolonged periods of inactivity can cause its own issues, such as perished rubber seals or sticking brake calipers. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential. The absence of advisories on paper does not guarantee the underside is free from corrosion, a common concern on older Alfa Romeo models. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines for any signs of surface rust or structural deterioration. The rear brake setup on these models is also prone to caliper binding, a defect that can sometimes be intermittent and fail to appear on a stationary roller test. Given the exceptionally low mileage, the tyre age and condition warrant close scrutiny. Tyres with good tread depth but date codes from 2020 or earlier will require immediate replacement due to perishing, regardless of the legal tread limit. The same applies to the auxiliary drive belt and coolant hoses, which degrade with age as much as mileage. A short test drive should specifically check for any clutch slip or gearbox whine, ensuring the low mileage has not masked underlying drivetrain wear.