2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0L Diesel · WV12 RVR

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension components and rubber seals. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 133,537 miles passed, it revealed several advisories including a deteriorated nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage and a front oil leak. This follows a failure in October 2024 where the rear suspension arm and anti-roll bar joints failed inspection, indicating that the lower-arm assembly is now reaching the end of its functional life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage, moving from 109,862 miles in late 2022 to 133,537 miles by late 2025. The gap of roughly 9,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests regular use rather than long periods of storage, which explains the progressive wear on the suspension joints and the perishing of rubber-based components noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension to address the recurring ball joint play and anti-roll bar wear. The recorded front oil leak from the 2025 test requires a close assessment to determine if it is a minor gasket or a more significant engine seal failure. Additionally, the repeated mentions of cracking and perishing tyres in 2024 and 2025 suggest the rubber compounds are age-oxidized and likely require immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth.