2018 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · NA18 TMU

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 15 May 2026 at 25,606 miles, less than three weeks ago. This pass followed a same-day failure for a nearside headlamp aiming too low, which is a minor adjustment that was clearly rectified immediately. The current certificate is clean with no recorded defects. The condition trend appears stable, but the history reveals a spike in wear-related issues during the 2025 test. The vehicle passed clean in 2023 and 2024, but the 2025 inspection flagged several concerns. The fact that the 2026 test is clean suggests these items were addressed, yet the sudden appearance of multiple faults in 2025 indicates the car went through a period where maintenance was deferred or components deteriorated due to its usage pattern. With an average of roughly 3,200 miles per year, this vehicle has seen very low usage for an eight-year-old car. While this limits general mechanical wear, such low mileage often leads to problems caused by the vehicle standing stationary for long periods. The MOT history supports this, as the 2025 test noted the offside front brake disc was worn, pitted, and scored. Brake discs typically become pitted or scored when surface rust builds up because the car is not driven frequently enough to clean the friction surfaces.