2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.9L Petrol · LM20 JNN

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio’s most recent MOT, conducted just over a year ago on 2025-07-02 , reveals a clean pass with no defects recorded—despite a minor administrative failure for offside front headlamp alignment, which was likely an oversight rather than a mechanical issue. This suggests the vehicle was in sound condition at the time of testing, though the double-entry for the same date hints at a potential administrative error rather than a recurring technical problem. The absence of advisories or repeated failures in the last two tests indicates no obvious pattern of neglect or impending mechanical failure, though the 2024 test’s note about a child seat obstructing the inspection of the adult seatbelt implies either a temporary hindrance or a lack of thoroughness during that examination. The recorded mileage progression shows a steady accumulation of approximately 8,356 miles per year , which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests reflects 13,982 miles in a year , while the interval between 2024 and 2025 saw 10,262 miles , suggesting no extreme variations in usage. There are no obvious signs of prolonged inactivity or rapid degradation, though the lack of MOTs before 2023 means there is no historical context for earlier wear patterns. The current mileage of 50,138 miles places the vehicle at a point where suspension bushes, brake pads, and timing belt components—if applicable—should be scrutinised, though no such failures have been documented in the available record. A prospective buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the suspension components , particularly the front and rear bushes, given the typical wear rate at this mileage. The absence of brake-related failures in recent tests does not preclude uneven pad wear or binding calipers, so a thorough check of disc thickness, rotor runout, and hydraulic fluid condition is essential. Structural integrity should also be assessed, particularly around the wheel arches and sills, where corrosion can develop silently. The 2023 and 2024 tests’ clean passes provide no red flags, but the 2025 headlamp failure—while minor—serves as a reminder to verify alignment and bulb condition. Given the sparse pre-2023 data, a service history for items like the timing belt, differential fluid, and carbon deposits in fuel-injected models would offer further reassurance.