2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L Diesel · MV65 NNM

This Alfa Romeo Giulietta holds a current MOT certificate issued on 9 April 2026 at 104,714 miles, yet the record reveals a worsening trend in structural and mechanical condition despite a clean pass. The most recent test flagged a corroded nearside and offside rear coil spring alongside play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint. Both defects were advisory-level failures in the making, indicating active deterioration of core suspension and steering components rather than simple consumable wear. A vehicle passing its MOT with corrosion and steering rack play at this mileage suggests deferred maintenance rather than careful, proactive upkeep. The mileage pattern is broadly typical for an eleven-year-old car, averaging roughly 9,500 miles per year. The jump from 79,291 miles in April 2024 to 90,778 miles by April 2025 represents about 11,487 miles in twelve months, a slight uptick from the longer-term average. The most recent reading of 104,714 miles in April 2026 shows only a further 13,936 miles covered in just under fourteen months, which may indicate reduced use or a period of limited activity. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record itself, with annual tests running consistently from 2024 through 2026. A buyer should focus a physical inspection on the rear suspension and underbody corrosion. The corroded rear coil springs flagged in April 2026 raise legitimate concerns about structural integrity, particularly if the vehicle has been exposed to road salt or standing water. Suspension bushes and arm condition also warrant close scrutiny, given the offside front rear bush wear that caused the April 2025 failure and the recurring steering rack play noted in the latest test. Front and rear brake discs and pads have a documented history of wear and pitting across the April 2024 failure, so a thorough check of braking components for uneven wear, lipping, and pad thickness is essential. Tyre condition and tracking should be inspected, given the missing nearside front track rod end washer recorded in 2025.