2009 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.6L Diesel · WN09 SVC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend that has deteriorated in recent years. While it passed its last recorded test in March 2022 at 125,966 miles, this followed an immediate failure on the same day. That failure revealed multiple issues including parking brake efficiency and worn components, suggesting that the owner only performed reactive repairs to secure a pass. Given that four years have passed since this last entry, the current mechanical state of the vehicle is unknown and likely falls out of compliance with modern roadworthiness standards without a fresh inspection. At 125,966 miles, the car has averaged approximately 7,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. The data shows a significant gap in records between March 2021 and March 2022, where the car covered over 13,000 miles in a single year. This spike in usage, contrasted with the clean records seen in 2019 and 2020, may have accelerated the wear on rubber components and braking hardware that began to surface in the later tests. A physical inspection must prioritize the underbody corrosion flagged in 2022, as structural integrity is the primary risk for an Alfa of this age. The buyer should specifically check for the oil leak noted in that same test to determine if it has worsened into a significant fault. Furthermore, the history of an offside front wheel bearing issue in 2020 and worn front brake components in 2022 indicates that the suspension and braking system require thorough scrutiny. Attention must also be paid to the electrical wiring to ensure it is properly secured to prevent future shorts or chafing failures.