2013 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · HF63 OEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred attention regarding braking components. While the most recent test in January 2025 at 57,397 miles passed, it flagged both thin front brake pads and pitted front discs. This mirrors the defects found during the January 2024 test at 53,297 miles, indicating that the owner only addresses brakes when they approach failure limits rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,415 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between January 2022 and December 2022, where the car covered 8,646 miles in eleven months. This low-use pattern often leads to accelerated corrosion on exposed metal surfaces, which is consistent with the persistent pitting and scoring observed on the brake discs across the 2024 and 2025 inspections. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the nearside front wheel bearing was flagged with play in late 2022. Although the front exhaust leak noted in 2024 should be checked for current integrity, the recurring brake issues are the primary concern. The low mileage suggests the vehicle may have suffered from seizing components while sitting, so a buyer should verify the condition of the calipers and the state of the rubber bushings before purchase.