2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · GK63 BNX

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is currently unroadworthy, having failed its most recent MOT on 30 May 2026 at 104,518 miles. Two defects caused the failure: a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating a fault and a non-functioning nearside front dipped beam headlamp. The maintenance trend is not reassuring. While the car passed cleanly in July 2023 and July 2024, the 2024 test required a retest after failing on a removed driver's view item, insufficient washer fluid, and a cut offside rear inner tyre. The 2025 pass came only with an advisory for a defective rear exhaust tailpipe mounting. The trajectory shows a pattern of minor oversights rather than serious mechanical neglect, but the fresh SRS fault and lighting failure demand immediate attention before the car can be used on the road. Mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a 13-year-old vehicle. The record shows 78,063 miles in July 2023, 88,085 miles in July 2024, 100,027 miles in July 2025, and 104,518 miles in May 2026. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year in recent use, consistent with regular daily driving rather than long-term storage or extreme high-mileage commuting. The annual spacing between tests is tight, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest odometer tampering or neglected long intervals. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the SRS system thoroughly. The warning lamp fault could stem from a faulty airbag sensor, a wiring issue beneath the seat, or a failing control module, and diagnosing this properly requires a diagnostic scan tool rather than a visual check. The headlamp failure may be a simple bulb or ballast issue, but on a Giulietta it can also point to deeper electrical gremlins. The defective rear exhaust tailpipe mounting flagged in 2025 has not been retested as resolved, so the rear exhaust section and its mounting points should be examined for corrosion or fracture. The cut tyre from 2024 also warrants attention: a buyer should check the condition and age of all four tyres, including sidewalls, and confirm the spare if fitted. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components are all at an age and mileage where wear is expected, so a thorough underbody inspection is advisable before purchase.