Known Alfa Romeo problems at the APK

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 9.2% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Giulietta 2010–2021 · 3.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 3.6% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
• Giulietta 2010–2021 · 1.1% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 6.1% at 16+ yrs (national 2.3%)
• Giulietta 2010–2021 · 1.3% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.6%)

On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 20.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 10.9%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 9.7% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.2%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 5.0% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 5.6% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.1%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 5.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.6%)

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 6.0% at 9–10 yrs (national 4.0%)

Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 2.5% at 16+ yrs (national 0.7%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 3.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.8%)

Look behind the front wheels at the rubber boots: no tears or grease around them. Drive a tight turn: no clicking noise.

• Giulietta 2010–2021 · 1.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.2%)

Open and close all doors and the tailgate. Uneven gaps and colour differences point to accident repair.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 1.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)

Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.

• MiTo 2008–2019 · 0.7% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.1%)

Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.

• Giulietta 2010–2021 · 0.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.1%)

Look under the sills, in the wheel arches and at the suspension mounts, and press on suspicious spots. Watch for fresh sealant or new underbody coating.