2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · SW68 KXT

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 April 2026 at 44,307 miles, passed with zero defects. This marks five consecutive passes with no advisories or failures, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a high mechanical standard over the past four years. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. Covering just 419 miles between the April 2026 test and the December 2025 test, and roughly 2,228 miles in the twelve months prior to that, the annual average sits at approximately 5,538 miles. This is well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. The consistent upward progression from 37,273 miles in December 2022 to 44,307 miles in April 2026 suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which is positive for preventing the kind of deterioration associated with standing vehicles. Despite the clean MOT history, the Giulietta platform has known weak points that a clean MOT does not permanently rule out. Front suspension lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes are common wear items on this model, often presenting as slight knocks or vague steering well before they become a testable failure. Buyers should inspect for uneven inner tyre wear, which can point to worn bushings or tracking issues not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. The 1.4 MultiAir turbo engine is sensitive to oil quality and servicing intervals; low mileage does not eliminate the risk of carbon buildup on intake valves, so a cold start and idle check are advisable. Structurally, the Giulietta is generally robust, but the rear subframe mounting points and inner wing arches should be checked for corrosion, particularly if the car has spent time in coastal or salted-road environments. The clean MOT record suggests no current corrosion concerns, but a physical inspection underneath remains the only reliable method to confirm long-term structural integrity. Brake discs and pads on low-mileage vehicles can suffer from surface corrosion from standing, so judder or scoring under braking should be tested on a road drive. Overall, this example appears mechanically sound, but the MOT record alone cannot substitute for a hands-on inspection of these known vulnerability points.