2013 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · GJ62 DWP

The 2026‑02‑16 MOT passed the Alfa Romeo Mito at 78,883 miles, confirming that the vehicle remains road‑legal despite recorded advisories on the near‑side and off‑side front tyres and a cracked, perishing off‑side rear tyre. The history shows a pattern of recurring tyre wear and suspension deficiencies that have persisted since 2017, indicating a maintenance trend that is neither improving nor deteriorating dramatically, but rather remaining consistently problematic in specific areas. The tester flagged binding rear brakes in 2025, and the off‑side front shock absorbers displayed negligible damping and oil misting, suggesting ongoing wear. At an average of roughly 6,000 miles per year, the mileage aligns with typical usage for a 13‑year‑old model, yet the jump from 58,863 miles in February 2024 to 69,456 miles a year later represents an acceleration of over 10,500 miles, followed by a further 9,400 miles to the 2026 test, indicating intensified use in the most recent two years. Earlier periods showed steadier increments, with the mileage rising from 45,159 miles in November 2021 to 50,567 miles in December 2022, a gain of just over 5,400 miles in a year. Recurrent issues centre on the suspension system – a broken off‑side front coil spring in 2017, persistent oil misting and diminished damping on the off‑side front shock absorber, and the need to replace worn front brake discs and pads that have been noted in every test since 2019 – while the tyres show repeated edge wear and sidewall perishing, pointing to possible alignment or suspension problems. Structural integrity appears intact, with no documented rust breaches, but the repeated tyre perishing and coolant leak history merit close visual inspection. A prospective buyer should therefore examine the condition of the front and rear shock absorbers, coil springs and suspension bushes, verify the thickness and condition of the brake discs and pads, assess tyre wear patterns for unevenness, and look for any signs of coolant leakage or structural rust, as these items have been the most frequently flagged throughout the vehicle’s service record.