2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.1L Diesel · FD66 PYH

The Alfa Romeo Giulia presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT in September 2025 at 127,711 miles passed, but it was not clean. The tester flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wear, alongside a light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. These are not critical failures, yet they signal that basic consumable upkeep and suspension health are being left to the wire. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. The two prior tests in 2024 and 2023 recorded zero defects, suggesting a period of better care, but the 2025 advisories indicate that attention has slipped recently. Mileage accumulation tells its own story. The car has covered roughly 12,771 miles per year over a decade, which is high for a performance saloon. Between September 2023 at 114,786 miles and September 2025 at 127,711 miles, it added 12,925 miles in two years, averaging nearly 6,500 miles annually in that window. That is a noticeable uptick compared to the longer-term average, pointing to heavier recent use. The record itself is consistent, with tests completed each autumn, so there are no alarming gaps in the history to suggest long periods of neglect or unregistered use. A buyer should focus on the front suspension and wheel alignment. The recurring tyre wear pattern, specifically the inner edge wear noted in 2025, hints at possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes. The light misting on the offside front shock absorber is not an immediate failure, but it is an early warning of deteriorating damper seals, which will eventually compromise ride quality and braking stability. Have a technician inspect the front struts, drop links, and lower wishbone bushes for play. The 2022 failure for exposed ply on both front tyres is a red flag. Exposed cords indicate the previous owner ran those tyres dangerously beyond replacement point, which often correlates with deferred maintenance elsewhere. While the rear reflector defect was minor, the severity of the tyre condition that year suggests a period of poor upkeep. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, is advisable given the car's age and mileage. Brake discs and pads should also be measured, as high-mileage use accelerates wear on these components.