2011 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · GF11 NUV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 71,374 miles passed, the record shows a recurring corroded exhaust that has been a persistent issue since at least 2019. The trend shows a stable pattern of passes interrupted by failures related to consumables and rubber components, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they reach the point of an MOT failure. At 71,374 miles over 15 years, the car reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 4,758 miles per year. This low usage is consistent with the significant gaps between tests, such as the 13,000-mile jump between January 2016 and September 2017. However, low mileage on an older Alfa Romeo often accelerates the degradation of rubber and metal components, which is evidenced by the repeated deterioration of anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers and perishing tyres noted between 2020 and 2024. A buyer must personally inspect the exhaust system thoroughly, as the repeated corrosion noted in 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggests the structural integrity of the system is failing. Attention is also required for the front suspension, specifically the anti-roll bar linkages and coil springs, which showed signs of corrosion in 2019 and 2021. Given the history of corroded brake discs and thin pads, the entire braking system should be checked for seized calipers or uneven wear to ensure the low-mileage use has not caused excessive surface oxidation.