2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · SM63 VRU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 91,874 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just three days prior. That failure identified a fractured rear coil spring, excessively worn ball joints on both front suspension arms, and a corroded offside front brake pipe. The resolution of these faults suggests repairs were only completed once the vehicle failed the legal test. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old car, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 13,373 miles between December 2024 (78,501 miles) and December 2025 (91,874 miles), indicating higher annual usage compared to the historical average. The 2023 and 2024 tests show no recorded defects, suggesting a period of stability before the mechanical wear on the suspension and braking components manifested in the late 2025 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the ball joints flagged in December were replaced with high-quality components. The corrosion noted on the offside front brake pipe is particularly concerning, as the presence of grease or material on the pipe can hide structural degradation of the metal brake line. Given the fractured coil spring, the integrity of the suspension assembly should be checked for signs of fatigue or rust, as one component failure often indicates others are nearing the end of their service life at this mileage.