2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0L Diesel · WP60 PHX

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 31 December 2025 at 156,801 miles, which expires on 30 December 2026. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor faults that suggest a pattern of reactive rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test flagged corrosion to the rear inner integral body structure on both sides, noted as covered in underseal. While the tester judged structural rigidity not significantly reduced, the presence of corrosion on a body structural member at this age and mileage warrants careful scrutiny. A nearside front wheel bearing advisory from the January 2025 test at 149,096 miles was not flagged in the December 2025 pass, suggesting either repair or that the condition remained borderline. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 2010 vehicle. Between December 2022 at 144,824 miles and December 2023 at 147,112 miles, the car covered roughly 2,288 miles in twelve months. From December 2023 to January 2025, approximately 1,984 miles were added over thirteen months. The jump from 149,096 miles in January 2025 to 156,801 miles in December 2025 represents 7,705 miles in under eleven months, a notable uptick in annual usage. No significant gaps appear in the MOT record, confirming continuous testing across the four-year window from 2022 onward. Several recurring items deserve physical inspection. Oil leaks appear in three of the five most recent tests, first noted as a front leak in December 2022 and subsequently flagged without specifying location in January 2025 and December 2023. A buyer should inspect the engine, particularly the cam cover gasket, oil filter housing, and sump, to determine whether these represent seepage or an active drip requiring gasket replacement. The December 2022 failure identified excessive play in the nearside front wheel bearing and a worn suspension arm ball joint, both of which appear to have been addressed given the January 2025 test only noted slight play in the same wheel bearing. A physical check for play at the nearside front and a visual inspection of the lower arm ball joint boots and joint condition remain prudent. Tyre condition has been a persistent minor concern. Perishing, cracking, and a nail puncture all appear across the 2022 and 2025 records, suggesting the previous owner deferred replacement of aged rubber. Both rear coil springs were flagged as corroded in January 2025, a common issue on vehicles of this age that can precede spring fracture if left untreated. The rear inner wing corrosion noted in the latest test, currently masked with underseal, is the most structurally significant finding. A buyer should have the underseal professionally removed from the affected areas to assess the true extent of corrosion before committing to purchase.