2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0L Petrol · WN18 XPM

A textbook example of consistent mechanical roadworthiness, this 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has passed five consecutive MOT tests with no advisories or defects of any kind recorded on its DVSA file. The most recent test on 17 April 2026 returned a clean pass, matching the pattern established in 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. There is no history of advisory items creeping into the record, no failure history, and no repeat components flagged for early wear or corrosion. For an eight-year-old European SUV of this complexity, that is a notably tidy file. There is nothing in the official record to suggest underlying mechanical deterioration that has escaped formal testing. The recorded mileage of 82,681 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 10,335 miles per year over the vehicle's life, placing it squarely within the typical usage bracket for its age. There are no gaps in the MOT testing history, with annual tests recorded consistently from 2022 through 2026, and no evidence of the vehicle being laid up for extended periods. The mileage progression appears steady, suggesting regular use rather than intermittent short trips or prolonged storage. This kind of consistent running pattern is generally favourable for a turbocharged Alfa, helping to keep moisture out of the oil, preventing exhaust catalysts from deteriorating through cold-start cycles, and ensuring the dual-clutch or automatic transmission remains exercised. At this mileage point, however, consumables and drivetrain wear become a normal consideration rather than anything flagged by the testing record. With no specific advisories on file to direct component-level scrutiny, buyer attention should fall on the areas that an MOT test cannot fully evaluate. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, paying close attention to the lower wishbones, front subframe bolts, and the anti-roll bar bushes which can wear on Stelvios of this age. Feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack, a known weak point on the Stelvio platform, and check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle which can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. Listen also for any drivetrain shunt on part-throttle applications, a symptom often associated with the ZF automatic transmission mechatronic adaptations or propshaft wear on higher-mileage examples. For the braking system, although nothing has been flagged, inspect the discs and pads directly through the wheel spokes for lipping, surface corrosion, or uneven wear. The brake fluid should be checked for date, as Italian manufacturers traditionally specify a two-year change interval, and the condition of the flexible brake hoses warrants a visual check for cracking or swelling under the arch liners. On the underside, look for any signs of oil seepage from the sump, the turbo oil feed lines, or the transfer case, and inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting rubbers and joints. Finally, confirm the operation of the infotainment, climate control, and electronic parking brake, as Stelvios are known for occasional electrical gremlins that fall outside the scope of MOT testing. Given the immaculate MOT record, the core mechanical condition appears sound; a thorough pre-purchase inspection remains advisable to confirm the underlying condition of the suspension, transmission, and electronic systems that the test history cannot cover.