2018 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · HT18 LDO

The Alfa Romeo Mito presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 30 January 2026 at 37,940 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet marks a notable turnaround from earlier years. Between July 2021 and August 2023, the vehicle repeatedly failed on front tyre inner edge wear, a classic symptom of misaligned front geometry or worn suspension bushes allowing excessive negative camber. The fact that no tyre defects appeared in the November 2024 or January 2026 tests strongly suggests the underlying alignment or suspension issue was corrected sometime after the August 2023 advisory. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving, and the car currently meets all roadworthiness standards. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. From first test in July 2021 at 19,352 miles through to January 2026 at 37,940 miles, the car covered roughly 18,588 miles across nearly four and a half years, averaging around 4,100 miles annually. The biggest single interval was between November 2024 at 32,637 miles and January 2026 at 37,940 miles, when 5,303 miles were added in just over fourteen months. Before that, the car sat relatively static, with only 5,429 miles covered between August 2022 and August 2023. Low annual use of this kind often means extended periods stationary, which can cause flat-spotting of tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals through lack of lubrication cycles. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still inspect the front suspension carefully. Recurring inner edge tyre wear across three consecutive tests points to a history of camber misalignment, and while the defect has not recurred, the condition of front lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links should be physically checked for play. The nearside rear nail puncture noted in August 2023 is a minor consumable event, but it does indicate the previous owner was not routinely inspecting tyre condition between tests. Brake discs and pads deserve attention given the low mileage and potential for surface corrosion from standing. A short test drive over uneven surfaces will quickly reveal any knocks or clunks from aged suspension components that a static inspection might miss.