2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L Diesel · P17 ADC

This Alfa Romeo Giulietta passed its most recent MOT on 2025-06-30, but the pass came only four days after a failed test on 2025-06-26. The vehicle is now just over a year old in MOT terms, and the mileage of 42,274 miles is typical for a seven-year-old car, suggesting average use rather than exceptional wear or long periods of standing. The critical issue here is the suspension. Both front suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as excessively worn on the June 2025 failed test, then passed four days later without evidence of repair being recorded. This is a serious safety concern. Suspension wear of this severity typically requires replacement of the arm or bush assembly, not a quick fix, and the rapid retest suggests either the defect was not properly addressed or the second inspection reached a different conclusion. Either way, the suspension needs independent verification before purchase. Tyre wear is the most visible recurring pattern across the entire history. All four tyres were reported as worn close to the legal limit in both June 2025 tests, and the same issue appeared in June 2024. This suggests either aggressive driving style, poor wheel alignment, or neglect of tyre maintenance.