2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · EU19 YNE

The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, though the maintenance record reveals a pattern of minor oversights rather than diligent preventative care. The most recent MOT, conducted on 24 February 2026 at 125,093 miles, passed with only a single advisory for an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This suggests the vehicle remains fundamentally roadworthy today, just four months after that test. However, the historical record shows a tendency for basic consumable items to be flagged repeatedly, indicating previous owners often ran components to the point of minimum legality before replacing them. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high use. The car has covered 125,093 miles over roughly seven years, averaging approximately 17,870 miles annually. The intervals between tests confirm consistent driving: 18,509 miles between the February 2023 and February 2024 tests, 21,514 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, and 18,109 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This is a heavily used vehicle, and the wear patterns on the tyres and wipers align with that intensity of use. No significant gaps appear in the annual testing record, so there is no evidence of prolonged periods off the road. A buyer inspecting this car in person should pay close attention to the rear tyres and suspension bushes. The 2023 failure flagged cuts deep enough to reach the ply or cords on both rear tyres, and the 2026 advisory again identified uneven wear on the offside rear. This recurring rear-tyre wear, combined with the high mileage, suggests the rear suspension geometry may be marginally out of specification or that the car has absorbed considerable road impacts. Have a technician check the rear toe and camber settings and inspect the rear suspension bushes and shock absorbers for deterioration. The TPMS warning lamp noted in the February 2025 test also warrants investigation, as persistent sensor faults can mask genuine pressure loss. The windscreen damage noted in February 2024 and the ineffective wiper flagged in the failed February 2023 test both appear to have been addressed, given the clean 2024 and 2025 passes. Still, verify the replacement windscreen is OEM-specification glass, as aftermarket units can distort the driver's view at speed. The wiper linkage and blade condition should also be checked. Overall, this is a high-mileage car that has remained legal but not cosseted. A thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the rear axle, tyre condition, and any emerging corrosion on the subframe and suspension mounting points is strongly recommended.