2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L Diesel · WV12 AEB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean inspection history following a single point of failure. The most recent test on 15 May 2025 at 103,159 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal standards for road use. Since the failure in May 2022, the vehicle has undergone three consecutive clean inspections, suggesting that the previous owner addressed any initial issues and maintained a consistent standard thereafter. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-moderate usage profile, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between May 2024 and May 2025, the car covered 14,263 miles, showing a recent increase in use rather than long periods of stagnation. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests shows only 2,942 miles, which might indicate a period of lower activity. This type of usage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and suspension bushes without the mechanical wear associated with high-mileage motorway driving. While the MOT record is currently clear, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of common Alfa Romeo wear points. Given the age of the vehicle, a close look at the front suspension control arm bushes and drop links is vital, as these often perish before triggering an MOT failure. The brake system should be checked for caliper binding or excessive thinning of discs, as the record does not explicitly track these consumable items. The lack of advisories in the last three tests suggests the structural integrity remains sound, but checking the sills and wheel arches for corrosion remains a necessary precaution for a car of this era.