2009 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · RF09 FBZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a consistent pass record over the last three years. Following a single failure in August 2022, the Alfa Romeo Mito cleared three consecutive annual tests with no defects or advisories recorded. The most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 56,048 miles confirms that the mechanical and safety systems currently meet the DVSA standards without requiring immediate remedial action. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2025, the car covered only 2,346 miles, indicating very light annual use or extended periods of inactivity. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internal components, such infrequent use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid contamination, which are not always captured during a standard MOT inspection unless they cause a specific failure. A physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age rather than mileage. The buyer must check the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and rubber tyre sidewalls, as these can perish and crack despite low travel distances. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough look at the structural integrity of the underbody for corrosion is essential to ensure no hidden rust exists. Additionally, the brakes should be tested for binding calipers or seized pistons, which frequently occur on vehicles that sit stationary for long intervals.