2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L Diesel · EN12 AEC

The 1598cc diesel engine typically offers reasonable fuel economy, but at 183,780 miles expect higher maintenance frequency; tax band and insurance group are not provided in the data, so check the V5C and comparison sites before purchase. The 2025 MOT advisories for corroded sills and coil springs hint at suspension and bodywork costs that can run into hundreds of pounds if addressed properly.

Typical annual running cost for a high-mileage 2012 diesel hatchback of this size, including fuel, tax, insurance and maintenance, is estimated at £1,200-£1,500 given the corrosion and bush wear noted. The oil leak flagged at the last test may increase consumable costs if it worsens, so set aside a contingency for engine sealing work.

Inspect both rear outer sills and both rear coil springs closely for the corrosion noted at the 2025-02-13 MOT; surface rust may be manageable but advancing sill rot is a structural concern on this 13-year-old car. Check the front suspension arm rear bushes (near and offside) for play as advised, and look underneath for the noted oil leak to assess severity beyond 'not excessive'.

Verify the offside front dipped beam headlamp and side repeater that caused the 2025 failure are functioning, and examine the rear registration plate condition which has been flagged deteriorated since 2024. With child seats having blocked belt inspections on multiple tests, remove any covers and check the rear adult belts for fraying or mechanism faults that were never formally examined.