2017 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.2L Diesel · WV17 XFO

The Alfa Romeo Mito presents a stable and generally sound mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 17 March 2026, when it passed at 77,291 miles. The maintenance trend is stable rather than declining. The tester flagged four minor advisories, none of which constitute a failure or indicate an immediate safety risk, but they do point to a vehicle that has recently required closer attention to consumable wear items and basic front-end components. The mileage progression is consistent and typical for a nine-year-old car. Annual road use sits at roughly 8,588 miles per year, with no significant gaps or sudden spikes between test dates. The 2025 test at 71,755 miles recorded zero defects, while the 2024 test at 64,947 miles noted both front tyres worn on the inner edge. This suggests the inner edge wear issue was addressed or the tyres were replaced before the 2025 test. The 2026 test then shifted focus to the nearside rear tyre and nearside front tyre, both worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. Failing twice on tyre tread across different axles suggests basic upkeep was skipped between 2025 and 2026, or the car has developed an alignment or suspension geometry issue causing uneven wear. The front-end advisories from the 2026 test warrant particular attention. Both track rod end ball joint dust covers are damaged or deteriorated, though the tester confirmed they still prevent dirt ingress. Deteriorated covers are a precursor to premature joint failure, so a buyer should inspect these for play and listen for knocking over rough surfaces. The nearside rear brake pads were also flagged as wearing thin, which is routine consumable wear but worth verifying against the disc condition. Given the recurring tyre edge wear pattern across multiple tests, a four-wheel alignment check is advisable before purchase. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions, or suspension component failures have appeared in the record, which is a positive sign for a car of this age.