2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0L Diesel · RV60 DFD

The vehicle currently presents a concerning roadworthiness profile showing a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its latest MOT on 27 October 2025 at 137,415 miles, this followed two failures just five days prior. The recent history reveals an inoperative front driver's airbag and a binding offside front brake, which were addressed to secure the pass. The recurring nature of brake corrosion and component wear suggests that faults are only rectified when forced by testing rather than through scheduled mechanical inspections. At 137,415 miles over 16 years, the car averages approximately 8,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. However, the data shows a significant spike in activity between October 2023 and October 2025, where the vehicle covered over 14,000 miles in two years. This rapid accumulation, combined with the repeated failures in late 2025, indicates the vehicle is currently under heavy use, which accelerates the degradation of the already-weak components noted in the test records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the underbody and braking system. The record consistently flags corroded rear brake linkages and rusty brake pipes, necessitating a full strip and service of all calipers to prevent future seizure. The front inner brake discs were noted as pitted and scored, and the rear wishbone bushes previously showed signs of wear. More critically, the 2024 advisory noted corrosion on the rear inner sills and rusty fuel tank straps; these require immediate physical verification to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis has not progressed beyond the point of economical repair.