2014 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · OU14 OSE

The 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo holds a valid MOT pass dated 4 June 2026 at 77,087 miles, issued just fourteen days ago. The maintenance trend is mixed. Tyre wear advisories have persisted across multiple consecutive tests, indicating a recurring issue rather than a one-off event. A more serious mechanical fault appeared in the 29 May 2026 failure when the tester flagged excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint. That defect was rectified before the retest, but the underlying wear pattern suggests front-end components are aging and require ongoing monitoring. The vehicle has covered 77,087 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging approximately 6,424 miles per year. This is a low-to-typical annual mileage for its age. The record shows a gap of nearly one year between the May 2025 test at 70,527 miles and the June 2026 test at 77,087 miles, during which 6,560 miles were added. That rate is consistent with the long-term average and does not suggest a sudden spike in use or a prolonged period of inactivity. The MOT history itself is reasonably well documented with annual tests, so there are no alarming gaps in the record. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering linkage. The offside front track rod end ball joint has progressed from slight play noted in May 2025 to excessive play by May 2026, a clear worsening trend over twelve months. Even though it passed retest, the joint may already be approaching the end of its service life. The persistent advisories for worn rear tyres across both the 2025 and 2026 tests, combined with repeated nearside and offside front tyre wear, point to possible wheel alignment issues or worn suspension bushes causing uneven tyre wear. A four-wheel alignment check and a thorough inspection of front wishbone bushes, coil springs, and drop links are advisable before purchase. The braking system and structural underside also warrant a physical inspection. While no brake defects appear in the record, the combination of aged suspension components and uneven tyre wear can mask underlying issues such as binding calipers or uneven brake disc wear. A test drive should include low-speed steering feedback checks and a hard braking assessment to confirm the front-end integrity that the MOT has flagged as deteriorating.