2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0L Diesel · WP60 POV

The most recent MOT, dated 15 May 2026, was a pass but highlighted three advisory items: the off‑side front suspension arm pin or bush shows wear, and both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit, especially on the edges. These are not failures, but they flag components that will need attention before the next test. A recurring pattern emerges from the MOT record. In early 2025 the car failed because the front lower ball‑joint was excessively worn and the headlamps were out of alignment. The 2024 test noted front tyres at the legal limit, and the 2026 test again points to rear tyre wear and a front‑suspension wear item. The suspension wear is therefore a consistent issue, though it has not yet progressed to a failure. Tyre wear on both front and rear wheels appears to be approaching the minimum legal tread, suggesting the tyres are due for replacement soon. The trend over the last four years is essentially stable: the vehicle has not developed new major defects, but the wear items are persisting and, in the case of the tyres, are worsening as they move from “close to limit” on the front (2024) to “close to limit” on the rear (2026). The mileage—117,265 mi on a 16‑year‑old Alfa Romeo—averages about 7,300 mi per year, which is typical for a car of this age. It does not point to unusually high mileage, so the wear observed is more likely a function of age and normal use rather than extreme mileage abuse.