2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · BL16 BWN

The 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 1 September 2025 at 29,177 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent entry, dated roughly nine months before today's date of 17 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its annual renewal. The vehicle has passed every single MOT since at least 2021, and the trajectory is clearly positive: the only recorded advisory in the entire history was a pair of worn front tyres flagged in September 2021 at 17,879 miles, and no defect has appeared in any of the four subsequent tests. This pattern suggests the owner addressed the tyre wear promptly and has maintained the car consistently since. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle. Across the recorded history, the car accumulated roughly 11,300 miles over four years, averaging approximately 2,825 miles annually. The increments between tests are steady and unremarkable: 2,004 miles between September 2021 and August 2022, 2,969 miles between August 2022 and September 2023, 3,732 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, and 2,593 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The low annual mileage implies reduced wear on consumables, suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain components, though it also raises the possibility that the car has spent extended periods stationary, which can cause its own issues such as flat-spotted tyres, seized calipers, or moisture ingress in the exhaust and fuel system. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that low-mileage, infrequently used vehicles are prone to develop between annual tests. Check the condition of all four tyres for sidewall cracking and date stamps, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, which can develop within days of standing and may not trigger an MOT advisory until it becomes severe. Examine the underside for structural corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and exhaust mounting brackets, as Alfa Romeo Giuliettas of this generation are known to be susceptible to rust in these areas. Test the operation of both front and rear suspension by pressing down on each corner and listening for clunks from worn drop links or anti-roll bar bushes that may not yet present as a measurable MOT failure. Verify that the exhaust emissions remain within limits by checking for any stored engine fault codes, particularly around the EGR valve and DPF, which can clog on a vehicle doing short, low-temperature journeys. Finally, confirm that the power steering system operates smoothly and that the clutch bite point feels consistent, as these are wear items that deteriorate with use and age in equal measure.