2010 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4L Petrol · YA10 OUU

The Alfa Romeo Mito holds a valid MOT issued on 3 June 2026 at 122,970 miles, but the pass is heavily qualified. The most recent certificate carries five advisories, including a noisy exhaust, a broken bonnet release handle, a worn offside front top strut mount bearing, and two rear tyres flagged for wear and perishing. This pattern of accumulating minor-to-moderate faults at consecutive tests points to a maintenance trend that is stable at best, with no meaningful resolution of recurring defects. The car passes its annual roadworthiness check, yet the record suggests a vehicle that is being kept legal rather than properly maintained. The mileage progression is consistent and broadly typical for a 2010 vehicle. Between the June 2024 test at 114,737 miles and the June 2025 test at 117,280 miles, the car covered roughly 2,543 miles in twelve months. The jump to 122,970 miles by June 2026 represents approximately 5,690 miles in the following year, a modest increase but still within a normal annual range for a small petrol hatchback. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest clocking or prolonged storage. The annual test dates are regular, with no missed years visible in the supplied history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The June 2026 advisory for a stiff offside front top strut mount bearing, combined with the June 2024 flag for a worn offside front lower suspension arm rear bush, indicates the front end has been a persistent weak point. Have the strut top mount, lower arm bushes, and ball joints checked for play and deterioration. The exhaust noise advisory has appeared in three of the last four tests, suggesting a deteriorating manifold, flexi-joint, or back box. A thorough underside inspection for corrosion is essential, particularly around the rear coil springs, which were flagged as corroded on both sides in May 2023, and the rear brake hose ferrules, which showed slight corrosion at the same test. Surface rust on coil springs can hide deeper structural thinning, and corroded brake hose ferrules are a latent failure risk. Tyre condition is another recurring concern. The car has failed or been advisored on tyre wear at four consecutive annual tests, with inner edge wear noted repeatedly on the offside front. This points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension geometry components that have not been corrected. The June 2025 failure for an inoperative reversing lamp and the repeated registration plate lamp faults suggest basic electrical upkeep has been neglected. Before purchase, verify the operation of all lamps, test the exhaust system for leaks, and have a full four-wheel alignment check carried out. The car is roadworthy on paper, but the MOT record reveals a vehicle that needs attentive mechanical care to remain reliable.