2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.1L Diesel · KM66 TYT

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 11 April 2026 at the recorded mileage of 96,504, but the result carried three advisories relating to front and rear tyre tread condition on both nearside and offside positions. Stepping back across the available record, the trend shows a generally stable maintenance profile with a single clean pass in 2024 and a clean pass in 2023, interrupted by advisories in 2022 and a Minor defect in 2025. No outright failures appear in the five recorded tests, which suggests the car has remained roadworthy throughout the documented period, though the recurrence of tyre-related advisories across multiple years indicates a pattern of borderline or edge-worn rubber that warrants closer scrutiny. Annual mileage averages approximately 10,723 miles based on the recorded 96,504 miles over the nine-year vehicle age, sitting roughly in line with typical usage for a car of this vintage. The mileage progression between tests shows roughly 10,000 to 12,000 miles accumulated annually, with no evidence of unusually rapid accumulation or extended periods of standing. This consistent usage pattern means that consumable wear on items such as brakes, tyres, and suspension components should track normally for the mileage, rather than indicating neglect or hard use. The Minor defect flagged in May 2025 concerning a severely deteriorated lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover on the offside front is a relevant mechanical concern. While the dust cover itself is a Minor classification, a compromised cover permits contamination and moisture ingress into the joint, accelerating wear internally. A buyer should physically inspect the offside front suspension for play, knocking on full lock over bumps, and check the condition of the ball joint and surrounding bushes, as the deterioration may have progressed since the test date four months ago. The nearside front suspension should also be examined, given that opposite-side wear on a Giulia is common. Brake system condition is not directly recorded in this MOT history, with no advisories or defects relating to discs, pads, or calipers. Given the mileage and the recurring tyre advisories, an in-person inspection of brake disc wear, especially on the rear axle where binding calipers are known to occur on Alfa Romeo models of this era, is advisable. Exhaust integrity, underbody corrosion, and structural mounting points should also be visually assessed, as MOT testing does not require removal of undertray panels and hidden corrosion can develop unseen on a nine-year-old vehicle. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Alfa Romeo chassis is the most reliable way to identify issues beyond the scope of the MOT record.