2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · SW68 KXP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in November 2025 at 19,919 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the front suspension geometry. The car failed just eighteen weeks prior in November 2025 at 19,719 miles due to excessively worn bushes and failed bonding on both the offside and nearside front suspension arms. While these repairs appear effective in the subsequent pass, the recurring nature of these faults indicates a persistent degradation of the rubber components. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,490 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car likely sat for extended periods, which often correlates with the issues observed in the record. In the November 2024 test at 15,682 miles, the tester noted rear tyres starting to perish and crack, a common symptom of age-related decay rather than tread wear. The gap of roughly 4,200 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms this infrequent usage pattern. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the replaced bushes were properly fitted and that no further play exists in the arms. The 2024 record also flagged fluctuating front brakes and a binding nearside rear brake; while these did not cause a failure, they should be checked for disc thinning or seized caliper pistons caused by inactivity. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also inspect for flat spots on the tyres and dry cracking in rubber hoses common to vehicles that frequently remain stationary.