2010 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · FL10 SWV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, with a clean and recent MOT pass on 2026-05-28 at 83,523 miles—just 18 days before today’s date. This follows a brief, unexplained failure on 2026-05-22 at nearly identical mileage, where no defects were recorded; such an outcome typically indicates a procedural or administrative issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the immediate retest success confirms the car met all standards without intervention. The broader trend across the last three years shows consistent annual passes with no advisories or failures linked to wear, corrosion, or structural integrity—indicating stable, well-maintained mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation has been steady but modest: 7,497 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, then 7,503 miles between May 2025 and May 2026—roughly 1,440 miles per month over the past year. This aligns with the long-term average of 5,220 miles annually for a 16-year-old car, suggesting regular but light use rather than prolonged inactivity. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record; each test falls within the expected 12-month window, with only a six-day interval between the May 2026 failure and retest—likely due to a clerical reset or tester discretion rather than underlying deterioration. Although the MOT history shows no recorded faults, the Alfa Romeo Mito’s known weak points warrant close inspection regardless. Pay particular attention to front suspension lower control arm bushes and coil springs, which commonly fatigue or fracture around this age and mileage. Rear brake calipers should be checked for binding—a frequent cause of uneven pad wear and premature disc scoring—and the exhaust system examined for corrosion at the rear silencer hangers and underbody mounting points. Also verify that the timing belt, water pump, and tensioner were replaced at or before the manufacturer’s 5-year/72,000-mile interval, as no service history is provided and overdue replacement poses a high risk of catastrophic engine damage.