2015 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.6L Diesel · MT65 WKF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 99,494 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior. That failure identified critical safety issues including a track rod end with excessive joint play and a serious fluid leak from the nearside rear shock absorber. The fact that these faults were rectified immediately to achieve passing suggests the owner only addresses mechanical failures when forced to do so by the MOT tester. At 99,494 miles, the Alfa Romeo has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eleven-year-old car. The data shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 13,000 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests and another 12,700 miles between 2023 and 2024. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which prevents seizing but puts consistent wear on rubber components and suspension bushings. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the exhaust and structural integrity, as the record shows recurring deterioration. The 2022 test noted a heavily deteriorated rear exhaust box, and the 2023 test identified corrosion on the rear back box outer case. You should verify that this corrosion has not progressed to the mounting points or structural sills. Additionally, the nearside rear tyre was flagged for being near the legal limit in three consecutive years across 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggesting a persistent neglect of basic tyre maintenance or potentially an alignment issue causing uneven wear.