2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · LM60 ADZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and structural degradation. While it passed its latest January 2026 test at 101,657 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior. The failure revealed multiple critical suspension issues including worn anti-roll bar ball joints and lower suspension arm bushes. Although the owner addressed the immediate failures to secure a pass, the persistence of general corrosion and worn components suggests that the underbody assemblies are reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,350 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,800 miles between the January 2025 test at 88,671 miles and the January 2026 failure at 101,496 miles. This period of active use likely correlates with the accelerated wear seen on tyres and suspension components noted in the records. The consistent interval suggests the car is used regularly, but the frequency of defects indicates reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach between annual inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis integrity, specifically focusing on the subframe mounting points and the offside rear structure. The tester flagged corrosion in these areas twice in early 2026, and while not yet a failure risk, structural rust on Alfa Romeo progresses rapidly. You should also inspect the front brake discs, which were noted as pitted and scored, and check for persistent alignment issues. Given the history of uneven tyre wear in 2024 and 2026, a professional wheel geometry check is essential to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.