ALFA ROMEO STELVIO2017 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of reactive maintenance. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 70,008 miles showed the car passing with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. The transition from a failure in late 2024 to a clean pass suggests the current ownership is proactive in rectifying identified faults once they are flagged. At 70,008 miles over nine years, the Stelvio has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression is consistent, with a 5,733-mile interval recorded between August 2023 and September 2024, and another 9,102 miles covered before the 2025 test. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods which would typically degrade rubber components or cause seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, as the record shows a recurring pattern of wear. The 2024 failure highlighted both worn front lower suspension arm ball joints and deteriorated rear anti-roll bar linkages, which followed an advisory for similar drop links in 2023. While these have seemingly been replaced, the repetitive nature of these faults suggests the suspension components may be under stress, so it is vital to manually inspect the remaining bushes and ball joints for any play or tearing. The braking history also notes a 2022 advisory regarding thin pads and pitted front discs at 48,307 miles. Given these are consumables that should have been replaced since then, the buyer must verify the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the rotors for uneven wear or scoring. The headlamp aim failure in September 2024 was a minor adjustment issue and does not indicate deeper mechanical neglect, but it confirms the tester was thorough during that period.