2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0L Diesel · WR11 WVB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 139,597 miles, the record shows a persistent trend of deferred maintenance regarding recurring mechanical defects. The trend is currently unstable as faults such as the parking brake lever and tyre condition reappear across multiple annual testing periods, suggesting that the owner only addresses issues when they threaten an MOT pass or become critical. At 139,597 miles over fifteen years, the Alfa Romeo has averaged approximately 9,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant jump of over 12,500 miles recorded between July 2023 and August 2024, and another 12,000 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. This consistent annual mileage indicates the car is used regularly, which generally helps prevent seizing of moving components like the suspension and braking system. A physical inspection must prioritize the suspension and braking assembly due to documented failures. The tester flagged an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint in August 2024, and corroded rear coil springs were noted in 2023; a buyer should check for further play in the steering geometry and inspect the structural integrity of the spring mounts. Furthermore, the parking brake lever has been flagged as defective in every test since 2023, indicating an internal mechanism failure or cable stretch that requires professional attention to ensure reliable operation. The record also shows evidence of neglected consumable management, with sidewall cracking and low tread depth appearing in both 2024 and 2025. The non-excessive oil leak noted in 2023 should be re-evaluated to determine if it has worsened over the high-mileage interval. Given the recurring nature of the lighting and parking brake faults, the buyer should verify that all electrical bulbs have been replaced recently and that the parking brake mechanism has been properly rectified rather than merely adjusted.