2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L Diesel · WP63 LCN

The 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent MOT on 10 October 2025 at 68,936 miles passed, but only after a failure the previous day at 68,928 miles. That failure was significant: a fractured offside front coil spring and excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joints on both sides. These were repaired for the retest, yet the pass still carried advisories for worn rear trailing arm bushes on both sides, a fault also present in the prior year's test. The maintenance trend is therefore one of partial attention. Critical suspension failures were addressed, but secondary wear items were left to accumulate advisories rather than being proactively replaced. The mileage pattern raises questions about how the vehicle has been used. At roughly 5,303 miles per year over thirteen years, this is notably low. Between 22 November 2022 at 50,796 miles and 9 October 2025 at 68,928 miles, the car covered 18,132 miles in nearly three years, averaging around 6,044 miles annually in that window. Before that, the annual rate was closer to 4,000 miles. The 2024 test on 30 September at 62,109 miles shows a gap of over nine months from the 2022 test with only 11,313 miles added, suggesting periods of very light use or standing. Low mileage can mask deterioration from age rather than wear, particularly on rubber components and corrosion-prone areas. Buyers should inspect the front suspension carefully. The fractured coil spring indicates the vehicle has endured at least one significant impact or fatigue event, and replacement springs should be checked for matching specification and condition. Both front anti-roll bar linkages were worn, which points to general front-end fatigue common on Giuliettas of this age. The recurring rear trailing arm bush advisories across consecutive tests suggest these bushes are degrading steadily. They should be examined for perishing and movement, as worn trailing arm bushes affect rear wheel alignment and tyre wear. The rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in 2022 at 50,796 miles; given the low mileage since, they may have been replaced, but this should be confirmed visually. Corrosion on the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines warrants close inspection, as low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop surface corrosion that compromises structural integrity over time.