2014 Alfa Romeo Mito 0.9L Petrol · YH14 VGC

The Alfa Romeo Mito presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 27 April 2026 at 32,552 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a significant turnaround from the preceding years. Between 2024 and 2025, the tester repeatedly flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and rear brake discs that were worn, pitted, or scored. The fact that none of those braking defects reappeared in the April 2026 test strongly suggests the rear braking components were replaced or properly remedied sometime between May 2025 and April 2026. The vehicle is currently roadworthy with no live advisories or failures on record. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. Across roughly twelve years, the car has covered just 32,552 miles, averaging around 2,713 miles per year. That is exceptionally low. The record shows a gap of approximately 2,055 miles between the May 2023 test at 25,878 miles and the April 2024 test at 28,188 miles, then another jump of 2,309 miles to the May 2025 test at 30,497 miles. These increments are modest and consistent with light, intermittent use rather than daily commuting. The car has likely spent extended periods stationary. Prolonged sitting can cause its own problems, including perished tyre sidewalls, seized brake calipers, and degraded fluid systems, even when mileage remains low. The May 2023 failure is worth scrutinising. The tester found an offside rear tyre with a structural lump caused by internal separation, alongside a nearside rear tyre showing cracking or perishing. Both tyres were flagged under the same defect code, indicating age-related deterioration rather than simple wear. Given that the 2026 test passed with no tyre-related advisories, those tyres were presumably replaced. A buyer should still inspect the current tyre date codes carefully to confirm they are recent and from a reputable brand, and check for any uneven tread wear that could point to suspension misalignment or seized brake components from the car's periods of inactivity. Beyond tyres, the priority areas for a physical inspection are the braking system and underbody condition. Although the rear brakes were cleared in 2026, a buyer should verify that the rear discs and pads show even wear consistent with recent replacement rather than original components that were simply not flagged. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in April 2024 at 28,188 miles, meaning they have now covered roughly 4,364 miles since that advisory. A thickness check on the front pads is advisable. Underneath the car, look for corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points. Low-mileage vehicles that sit for long periods can develop surface rust on structural components that would not appear on a high-mileage car used daily. Suspension bushes and coil springs should also be inspected for deterioration, as age, not just mileage, degrades rubber and steel components.