2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Speciale TD AWD Auto 2.1L Diesel · WP18 FFD

This Alfa Romeo Stelvio has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over its recent MOT history, with the most critical observation being its near-consecutive passes in June 2025—just five days apart—at mileages of 80,897 and 80,902 miles. The June 2025 failure, while technically recorded, carried no defects, suggesting a procedural or administrative oversight rather than a mechanical issue. The previous two tests, in May 2023 and April 2022, also passed without defects, indicating consistent compliance with basic roadworthiness standards. The absence of recurring advisories or failures on core systems—such as brakes, suspension, or emissions—points to a vehicle that has either been well-maintained or, at minimum, not suffered from major neglect. That said, the lack of a test between May 2023 and June 2025 raises questions about whether the vehicle was driven without an MOT for nearly three years, which could imply either low usage or deliberate avoidance of testing. The mileage accumulation of 80,902 miles over eight years (roughly 10,113 miles annually) aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between tests is unusual. The 2022 MOT at 49,536 miles suggests the car covered nearly 31,000 miles in the following 13 months—a period where no further test was required. By June 2025, the mileage had risen by just five miles between the failed and passed tests, reinforcing the suspicion that the car may have been stationary or driven minimally during that interval. This pattern could reflect seasonal or infrequent use, but it also means key wear items—such as tyres, brakes, and suspension components—may have been underutilised, potentially masking latent issues. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on components that are not explicitly tested during an MOT but are critical to long-term reliability. Given the lack of recorded defects, the brakes—particularly the rear calipers, which are prone to binding in AWD models—should be inspected for uneven wear or stiffness. The suspension, including coil springs and bushings, should be checked for signs of degradation, as these are not always caught in standard MOT checks. Exhaust emissions, while not flagged here, may have drifted if the vehicle was driven sparingly, so a pre-purchase emissions test could be prudent. Structural corrosion, especially around wheel arches and underseal, should also be scrutinised, as the absence of MOT advisories does not guarantee its absence. Finally, given the three-year testing gap, a thorough service history review—if available—would help confirm whether routine maintenance was upheld.