2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · EK60 YDO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile, as the maintenance history suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its latest test in October 2024 at 173,734 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. The trend shows a recurring failure to address mechanical and safety-critical items before the test date, particularly regarding the suspension and braking systems. The immediate re-pass after the September 2024 failure indicates that the owner only performs repairs when necessary to maintain a legal certificate. At 173,734 miles over 16 years, the car has averaged approximately 10,858 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with 8,600 miles covered between the October 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 7,600 miles in the year following. This steady accumulation of high-mileage operation places significant stress on rubber components and drivetrain parts, which is evidenced by the repeated failures of suspension arm bushes and ball joints across the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record flags repeated wear on the offside lower arm bush and the nearside ball joint. The September 2024 failure for an inoperative parking brake and low efficiency suggests the handbrake mechanism or cables may be increasingly corroded or seized, requiring a check to ensure the rear calipers are not binding currently. Furthermore, the consistent history of tyres reaching the legal limit or sustaining structural cuts indicates a neglect of basic consumable maintenance, necessitating an immediate evaluation of the current tyre's age and sidewall integrity.