2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · CE60 KWC

The 2010 Alfa Romeo Giuliaetta presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 18 August 2025 at 86,287 miles passed, but the tester flagged both front tyres worn to the legal limit on their outer edges, a minor oil leak, and a corroded nearside rear coil spring. This suggests basic consumable upkeep like tyre rotation or alignment checks may have lapsed. The coil spring advisory is a recurring theme. Looking back, the car failed on 14 August 2023 at 77,109 miles for corroded rear coil springs, then passed two days later after a retest. The following year, on 29 July 2024 at 81,506 miles, it failed again for a fractured offside rear coil spring, passing the next day. This pattern of corrosion leading to a fracture and then a repair indicates the suspension has been a persistent weak point, likely due to age-related corrosion rather than high mileage. The mileage profile is notably low. At roughly 5,393 miles per year over sixteen years, this Giuliaetta has seen light use. The record shows a gap of about 4,778 miles between the August 2023 pass at 77,109 miles and the July 2024 test at 81,506 miles, indicating consistent but modest annual driving. The most recent jump from 81,506 miles in July 2024 to 86,287 miles by August 2025 is 4,781 miles, which is in line with the historical average. There are no alarming mileage spikes or gaps suggesting long-term storage, but the low annual mileage means components like rubber bushes, seals, and coil springs may be deteriorating from age and infrequent use rather than from high wear. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the suspension and underbody corrosion. The repeated coil spring faults, culminating in a fracture, point to a systemic corrosion issue. Have a technician check the condition of all coil springs, including the top and bottom mounts, and inspect the subframes and suspension arms for rust. The persistent oil leak, though noted as not excessive, warrants investigation at the valve cover gasket or oil filter housing. The uneven front tyre wear suggests possible alignment issues or worn suspension bushes, so check the condition of the front lower arms and track rod ends. While the low mileage is appealing, the age of the car means rubber components and corrosion protection are the primary concerns.