2015 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · S3 NRU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed its most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 52,799 miles, it failed just eight days prior. That previous failure revealed critical safety issues, including illegal tread depth on both front tyres and the emergence of structural corrosion on both the front and rear sub-frames. Although the tester noted the rust was not yet serious, the progression across multiple frames is concerning. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 8,000 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, followed by nearly 4,000 miles before the December 2025 tests. This low annual usage often suggests the car has sat for long periods, which can contribute to the surface corrosion observed and the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the fractured offside front coil spring noted in November 2023. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear sub-frames to determine the depth of the corrosion. Since the rust spread from a single advisory in 2024 to a dual-frame defect in 2025, the rate of oxidation is accelerating. You should also inspect the suspension bushings and bushes for signs of perish rot, given the history of broken springs and low mileage. The recent failure for tyre tread depth suggests the previous owner only addresses maintenance when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing proactive upkeep.