2015 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · HT54 HMT

Most recent MOT (2026‑05‑22 – PASS) The car passed its latest test at 48,987 mi, but the report flags three items that need attention: the off‑side front outer tyre is slightly damaged, and there is play in the steering rack inner joints on both the near‑side and off‑side fronts. These are advisory items rather than outright failures, but they point to ongoing wear in the front‑wheel and steering assembly. Recurring mechanical pattern Across four of the five MOTs (2024‑07‑30, 2025‑06‑09, 2026‑05‑22, and the 2023‑06‑14 test) the same themes reappear: Steering rack inner joint play – noted in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Persistent play suggests the rack bushings or joints are gradually wearing and may need replacement to restore precise steering feel. Front tyre damage – the off‑side front tyre has been described as “slightly damaged” or “has a cut” in three consecutive years. The near‑side front tyre also showed sidewall damage in 2023. Repeated tyre blemishes can be a symptom of alignment issues or aggressive driving, and they increase the risk of a puncture or tyre failure. Other items (rear registration‑plate deterioration, a fluid leak that is not excessive, and a near‑side rear wheel fracture in 2024) have either been resolved or are advisory only and have not recurred in the latest test. Trend assessment The pattern is stable to slightly worsening . While the car has not failed any recent MOT since the 2024‑07‑24 failure, the same steering‑rack play and front‑tyre damage continue to be recorded each year.