2010 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.2L Diesel · MF60 PVV

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a reactive approach to basic maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent recorded test in August 2021 at 113,906 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure that highlighted significant mechanical and safety issues. There is no recorded MOT data for the past five years, meaning the current roadworthiness of the car is unverified and potentially expired. This gap in testing suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods or has been operated outside of legal requirements recently. The recorded mileage of 113,906 miles over 16 years averages to approximately 7,119 miles per annum, which aligns with typical low-use patterns for this age. However, the data shows very little movement between August 2020 and August 2021, where only 2,653 miles were covered in a full year. This low annual mileage combined with the five-year gap in MOT records significantly increases the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and fluid degradation which are not captured by a low odometer reading alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system due to recurring issues with binding calipers noted in the 2021 failure. The tester flagged the nearside rear brake as excessively binding and the offside rear as showing minor binding, indicating a likely failure of the handbrake mechanism or internal corrosion within the brake cylinders. Close attention should also be paid to the suspension components and tyre alignment, as the history repeatedly shows tyres worn unevenly on edges across 2019, 2020, and 2021. The persistent damage to the nearside door noted in 2020 warrants a check for hinge wear and structural integrity around the A-pillar.