2015 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · GN65 OKH

This Alfa Romeo Mito presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent test, though a critical suspension failure in September 2025 demands scrutiny. The car passed its latest MOT on 29 September 2025 at 60,426 miles with zero defects, indicating that a fractured offside front coil spring identified just ten days earlier had been rectified. That sudden failure, occurring between the 19th and 29th of September 2025, points to a component that gave way without prior advisory warning. The maintenance trend is therefore mixed: the vehicle has been kept in generally sound order, but the coil spring fracture suggests either a latent manufacturing defect or a shock-loading event that a previous owner chose to replace rather than investigate further. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of gentle use. At roughly 5,493 miles per year over eleven years, this is well below the UK annual average of around 7,900 miles. The odometer climbed 4,285 miles between October 2023 at 52,612 miles and October 2024 at 56,897 miles, then only 3,529 miles in the following twelve months to September 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden accumulations that would suggest clocking or prolonged storage. Low annual mileage typically reduces wear on drivetrain and braking components, yet it can mask corrosion issues if the car has spent extended periods stationary, particularly on underbody mounts, brake lines, and exhaust components. The October 2024 test revealed a cluster of minor but telling faults. Both wiper blades were flagged for failing to clear the windscreen effectively, the tyre pressure monitoring system was malfunctioning, and a nearside rear seat belt buckle had a damaged outer case. These are not serious structural concerns, yet three separate systems failing simultaneously hints at a period where routine checks were neglected. The rear brake disc was also noted as worn, pitted, or scored, a condition that on a low-mileage car could indicate the disc has sat partially seized or corroded during stationary periods rather than suffering high-speed wear. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and underbody. Have a technician put the car on a lift and examine the offside front coil spring replacement for matching part numbers and correct installation, then check the nearside spring for early cracking or sag. Inspect the rear brake discs and pads for lipping and uneven surface corrosion, and test the handbrake cables for free movement given the binding risk on low-mileage vehicles. Press-test all four tyre pressure sensors and cycle the TPMS relearn procedure to confirm the 2024 fault has not returned. Finally, examine the subframe, rear suspension mounting points, and exhaust hangers for surface corrosion, as a car covering barely 5,500 miles annually is prone to moisture ingress in areas that would otherwise stay hot and dry.