2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L Diesel · VN11 XOW

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta passed its most recent MOT on 23 March 2026 at 216,592 miles, just under three months ago, meaning the certificate is current and the vehicle was deemed roadworthy at that time. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The 2023 and 2022 tests recorded zero defects, but every test since has accumulated advisories, and the March 2026 test flagged the broadest range of issues yet, including corroded rear coil springs, corroded front and rear subframe mounting areas, a non-excessive oil leak, and a stop lamp with a partial bulb failure. The vehicle is still passing, but the trajectory points to a car that is now shedding minor faults at an accelerating rate. At roughly 14,400 miles per year, the annual mileage is high for a 15-year-old hatchback, and the MOT record confirms consistent use rather than long periods of dormancy. The odometer climbed from 178,992 miles in March 2022 to 216,592 miles in March 2026, an increase of 37,600 miles across four years, averaging 9,400 miles annually in that window. The mileage progression is steady with no suspicious gaps, suggesting the car has been driven regularly rather than clocked or left standing. High mileage at this age places accelerated wear on consumables and structural components, which the MOT record now reflects. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas that have recurred across multiple tests. Both rear coil springs have been flagged as corroded in every test from 2024 onward, and the front and rear subframe mounting areas have appeared as corroded but not excessive in both 2025 and 2026. Corrosion on subframe mounts and coil springs at this mileage is not unusual, but the repeated flagging suggests the condition is persistent and should be checked for progression toward structural weakness. The oil leak, noted as non-excessive in both 2024 and 2026, warrants a close look at the engine and gearbox for fresh weeping or dripping, particularly around the cam cover and oil cooler areas common on this engine. The front lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in 2024 but did not reappear in 2025 or 2026, which may indicate they were replaced, though this cannot be confirmed from the MOT record alone. Front tyre wear on the outer edge has appeared in both 2025 and 2026, suggesting possible tracking misalignment or worn front suspension geometry that has not been corrected. The partial stop lamp failure and headlamp lens haze noted in 2026 are minor but should be verified as repaired. Overall, the car presents as a high-mileage example with a deteriorating advisory profile, where corrosion and suspension wear are the dominant themes rather than catastrophic mechanical failure.