2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · SW68 KYC

This 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has a recent MOT pass from May 2026, but the history reveals a worrying pattern regarding tyre maintenance and electrical monitoring. While the vehicle has passed its most recent test, it failed just one day prior due to multiple tyres being below the legal tread depth and a critical failure regarding the Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). The maintenance trend appears to be worsening or, at best, inconsistent. In 2024, the car failed on brake discs and tyre condition, and the most recent failure in 2026 shows a significant lapse in basic upkeep, with two tyres being illegal and the engine warning light being inoperative. The recurring mention of cracking or perishing tyres suggests the vehicle may sit for extended periods, which can cause rubber to degrade even if mileage is relatively low. At roughly 8,674 miles per year, the mileage is typical for an eight-year-old car. This level of usage suggests the car is driven regularly enough to avoid extreme under-use, but the MOT failures indicate that routine consumable maintenance, specifically tyres and brakes, is being neglected. The most serious recent concern is the inoperative Engine MIL. Even though it passed after this was addressed, you must ensure the warning light actually functions as intended to alert you to future engine issues. Before purchasing, you should personally inspect the condition of all four tyres for sidewall cracking and check the remaining tread depth.