2013 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · LT13 TEO

The 2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 11 September 2025 at 84,179 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent entry, dated roughly nine months ago, and represents a marked improvement over the December 2024 test cycle where multiple advisories and a failure were logged at 77,086 miles. The intervening work appears to have addressed the tyre and brake defects identified at that time, suggesting the previous owner responded promptly to the MOT findings. Overall, the vehicle's roadworthiness record is in good order heading into mid-2026. The mileage profile is consistent at approximately 6,475 miles per year, which is typical for a thirteen-year-old supermini. There is a notable jump of 8,121 miles between the September 2023 test at 68,965 miles and the December 2024 test at 77,086 miles, representing a compressed accumulation of roughly 8,100 miles in fifteen months. This suggests a shift from lighter use to more regular driving in the latter period. The record itself is sparse, with only five entries spanning four years, but the data points are consistent and show no obvious anomalies or gaps that would raise mileage tampering concerns. The December 2024 failure and advisories centred on the braking system and rear tyres. The tester flagged worn and pitted offside rear brake discs, a broken offside front brake pad wear sensor, and both rear tyres at or near the 1.6mm legal minimum. These are wear items rather than structural defects, but the pattern indicates the rear axle was neglected ahead of that test. A buyer should inspect the current condition of the rear brake discs, pads, and tyres, checking whether the components fitted after December 2024 are still within serviceable limits. The brake pad wear sensor circuit should also be verified, as a recurring breakage could point to a wiring or connector issue rather than simple wear. Beyond the flagged items, the MiTo's front subframe and rear suspension mounting points warrant a close visual check for corrosion, a known concern on this model, particularly given the vehicle's age and the mileage concentration in recent years.