2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L Diesel · LS65 RNJ

The 2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta presents a largely sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on the 28th of November 2025 at 105,964 miles introduces minor advisories that warrant attention. The vehicle passed its test, but the tester flagged worn front lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside, alongside worn rear brake discs on both sides. These are not dangerous failures, yet they indicate the car has entered a phase where aging components are beginning to show fatigue. Prior to this, the record is remarkably clean, with four consecutive passes and zero defects from November 2021 through November 2024. The trend is therefore stable overall, with a slight decline in the most recent test that suggests routine renewal of worn items may have lagged slightly. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,633 miles per year is entirely typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Looking at the intervals between tests, the car covered approximately 6,574 miles between December 2023 and November 2024, then added another 6,573 miles by the November 2025 test. This is a consistent and even annual pattern with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes. The mileage data is clean and supports the conclusion that the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for long periods, which is generally favourable for mechanical health as it prevents seized components and flat-spotted tyres. The front suspension advisories from the November 2025 test are the most significant finding in the history. Worn lower suspension arm bushes or pins on both sides suggest the front end has absorbed considerable stress over 105,964 miles, and these items will deteriorate progressively if not replaced. A buyer should have the front suspension inspected in person, checking for clunking over uneven surfaces and uneven tyre wear patterns on the inner edges of the front tyres. The worn rear brake discs flagged at the same test indicate the braking system is reaching the end of its serviceable life on the axle, so a physical inspection of disc thickness and pad condition is advisable before purchase. Beyond the flagged items, the Giulietta's age and mileage place it in a window where subframe corrosion, exhaust system degradation, and coolant system integrity become relevant concerns, none of which appear explicitly in the MOT record but none can be ruled out without a physical underbody inspection. The clean run of defect-free tests from 2021 to 2024 suggests a responsible prior owner who maintained the car adequately. The two advisories in 2025 are minor in isolation but together they signal that the vehicle is approaching a maintenance cycle where several ageing components will need attention in the near term.