2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L Diesel · GL16 UFR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 49,790 miles shows a pass following a failure just two days prior for a defective offside rear seat belt and a perished tyre. While the immediate safety failures have been rectified, the recurring nature of tyre-related faults across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses defects once they result in an MOT failure. At approximately 50,000 miles, this ten-year-old Giulia has low mileage, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap between the May 2023 test at 43,731 miles and the July 2024 test at 47,014 miles, where the vehicle covered minimal distance over fourteen months. This infrequent usage suggests the car may sit for long periods, which often explains the perishing of rubber components like tyres and seat belt webbing despite the low overall mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rubber-based components. The offside rear tyre has been flagged for cracking and damage in three consecutive tests since 2024, indicating age-related degradation rather than tread-depth wear. The offside rear seat belt also showed damage in 2023 and failed again in 2025; the buyer should verify the replacement is fully functional and secure. Furthermore, the 2024 advisory noting that under trays prevented a clear view of the undercarriage means a physical inspection is necessary to check for hidden corrosion or fluid leaks on the chassis and suspension that remained obscured from the tester.