2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · WU14 NLL

The most recent MOT on 15 May 2026 passed, but it recorded two rear tyre warnings – both the nearside and off‑side rear tyres are noted as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing”. At the same time the rear brake discs on both sides are flagged as “worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. These are the only defects in the whole six‑year record. The pattern that emerges is a new rear‑focused issue. For three consecutive years (2023‑2025) the MOTs were clean, with no recorded faults. In the latest test the tyre condition and brake disc surface have both deteriorated enough to be noted, suggesting a recent increase in wear or ageing of those components. The trend is therefore moving from a stable, defect‑free history to the first signs of rear‑wheel wear, which could develop into a safety concern if not addressed promptly. At 50,591 mi the car is about 4,200 mi per year, well below the average for a 12‑year‑old vehicle. Low mileage can mean the car has been lightly driven, but it can also indicate long periods of inactivity. Prolonged storage often leads to tyre rubber hardening and cracking, and can allow brake discs to develop surface scoring even without heavy use.