2009 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.6L Diesel · WN09 SVD

The Alfa Romeo Mito holds a valid MOT pass dated 16 January 2026 at 71,074 miles, but the record reveals a mixed maintenance picture. That pass followed a failure on the same day for a cut and weakened offside rear seat belt webbing, a headlamp lens defect, and badly worn inner edges on both front tyres. The seat belt and headlamp defects were rectified within hours, suggesting a last-minute scramble rather than proactive upkeep. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than improving, with recurring corrosion and wear items persisting across multiple tests without evidence of a thorough preventative repair strategy. The vehicle has covered roughly 8,600 miles in the two years between December 2024 and January 2026, a sharp increase compared with the 6,631 miles added in the prior twelve months. Annual mileage sits well below the national average at around 4,181 miles per year over its seventeen-year life, yet the MOT history does not reflect the careful low-mileage stewardship one might expect. The 2024 and 2025 tests cluster tightly around the 62,000-mile mark, while the jump to 71,074 miles by January 2026 suggests a sudden increase in use after a period of lighter running. Corrosion is the dominant recurring theme. The December 2024 test flagged a corroded front sub-frame, corroded rear brake rod, and corrosion on all four coil springs, all noted as not seriously weakened at that time. These items were not re-tested in January 2026, so their current condition remains unknown. A buyer should inspect the sub-frame mounting points, rear brake rod, and coil spring seats closely for section loss or perforation, particularly around the rear lower arms and sub-frame cross-members. Suspension wear is also persistent: the December 2024 failure identified excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar ball joints and noisy rear wheel bearings, while the December 2023 pass noted slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. Any clunking from the front end or roughness from the rear hubs warrants immediate attention. The January 2026 failure for inner-edge wear on both front tyres points to tracking or suspension geometry issues, likely tied to the worn ball joints already flagged. The headlamp lens clouding, noted in both 2023 and 2026, reduces night-time visibility and may indicate failed seals or UV degradation. The cut seat belt webbing is a serious safety defect that was repaired, but the cause, whether accidental damage or neglect, should be clarified. A thorough inspection of all seat belt webbing, front suspension geometry, and rear brake components is essential before purchase.