2010 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.2L Diesel · VE60 LHM

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test on 21 October 2022 at 74,165 miles resulted in a clean pass following an immediate failure just one day prior. That failure identified a fractured offside front coil spring, which was evidently rectified to meet safety standards. Since that October 2022 inspection, the vehicle has not undergone an MOT for nearly four years, meaning the current mechanical state of critical safety components remains unverified. The mileage profile is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,635 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap between the 2019 test at 61,360 miles and the 2020 test at 69,598 miles, during which the car covered over 8,000 miles in seventeen months. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between use on a car of this age often lead to degradation of rubber components and brake caliper seizing from sitting stationary, which aligns with the lack of recent recorded inspections. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. Given the fractured coil spring noted in 2022 and the 2019 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear, the front suspension should be checked for worn bushes, ball joints, and signs of misalignment. The lack of an MOT since 2022 necessitates a close look for brake disc corrosion and perished hoses. Due to the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, checking for structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans is essential to ensure the integrity has not been compromised during periods of inactivity.