2014 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · LX14 XSL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. Following a significant failure on October 8 2025 at 66,533 miles, the car passed a retest just six days later at 66,535 miles. This rapid turnaround suggests the major failures regarding the front and rear brake discs and all four tyres were addressed immediately. While the most recent result is a pass, the recurring nature of the defects suggests that components are only replaced once they reach a failure threshold. The mileage profile is notably low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,545 miles per year. There is a consistent pattern of usage between tests, such as the 4,054 miles driven between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 2,919 miles between November 2024 and October 2025. This low mileage is consistent with the evidence of perished tyres and pitted brake discs, which often occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods rather than suffering from high-mile wear. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as these areas have shown persistent issues. The fractured nearside front coil spring noted in October 2023 at 59,561 miles and the noisy nearside rear wheel bearing in November 2024 indicate that rubber and metal components are age-related. Given the history of significant pitting and disc wear across all axles, the buyer should check for seized calipers and ensure the recently replaced discs have not been poorly fitted. Additionally, because the record consistently flags perished tyres across multiple years, the age of the current rubber should be verified for sidewall cracking regardless of remaining tread depth.