2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0L Diesel · AF12 YSW

This vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026, but the report highlights a concerning trend regarding structural corrosion and rubber degradation. The most significant risk is a worsening pattern of rust. Sills have been mentioned as covered since 2022, but by 2025 they were explicitly recorded as corroded. By the 2026 test, the corrosion had progressed to the rear inner suspension component mounting area. While currently not considered excessive, the progression from covered sills to suspension mounting corrosion indicates a deteriorating condition. There is a recurring issue with tyres cracking and perishing, noted in 2022, 2025, and again in 2026. This, combined with the low average mileage of roughly 5,404 miles per year, strongly suggests the car has suffered from long periods of standing rather than consistent use. Stationary vehicles are more prone to tyre sidewall cracking and the accumulation of moisture-driven corrosion in chassis areas. An oil leak was also noted as not excessive in 2025, which adds a mechanical concern to the structural issues. A buyer should first conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and the rear inner suspension mounting areas to gauge the actual extent of the rust.