2012 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · LD12 UEN

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 22 May 2026 at 32,801 miles where no defects were recorded. This follows a consistent period of clean passes since a single failure in early March 2023. The consecutive passing results over the last three years suggest that the current owner is maintaining the vehicle to a standard where mechanical and safety requirements are being met without immediate remedial action. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,343 miles per year. Between March 2023 and May 2026, the car covered only 4,769 miles, indicating long periods of stationary or very short journeys. While this low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it increases risks associated with the aging of rubber materials and fluid degradation. The gap of only 800 miles between the March 2023 failure and the subsequent successful retest confirms the vehicle is used sparingly rather than driven hard. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade with age rather than mileage. Specifically check for dry rot or perished rubber in brake hoses, suspension bushes, and tyre sidewalls which often suffer when a car sits idle. Given the low usage, inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting and ensure the calipers are not seized due to lack of use. Also examine the chassis for structural rust, particularly in common Alfa Romeo areas, as low mileage does not prevent environmental oxidation over a decade and a half.