2010 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · MF60 PVZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension integrity and sealing. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 80,505 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple failures in the front suspension assembly. The tester identified an excessively worn offside front lower ball joint and severely deteriorated dust covers on both the nearside and offside arms. This indicates that the suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life and require attention to prevent further degradation. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 80,505 miles represents an average of approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low-usage profile often leads to rubber degradation and corrosion rather than mechanical wear. The record supports this, with reports of perishing tyre walls in both 2024 and 2025, alongside structural corrosion on the exhaust silencer and coil spring noted in 2023. The consistent gap of roughly 5 thousand miles between annual tests suggests the car sits for long periods, which explains the dry and perished components despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine bay to address the oil leak flagged in February 2026. The tester noted the entire engine was wet with oil, which suggests a significant leak from a gasket or front cover seal that could mask more serious faults. Additionally, the front suspension requires a check for further play in the track rod ends and anti-roll bars, as these have appeared as issues across the last three years. Given the history of corrosion on the exhaust and springs, a close inspection of the rear mounting and exhaust system is essential to ensure structural rust has not progressed beyond surface levels.