2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4L Petrol · YH14 VGD

The most recent MOT, dated 13 October 2021 at 77,954 miles, shows a pass, but only after a failed attempt on the same day and a further failure five days earlier on 8 October 2021 at 77,940 miles. The maintenance trend is therefore concerning rather than stable. The October 2021 failure recorded multiple serious defects, including front tyre structural damage, rear brake discs worn and pitted, rear brake pads wearing thin, and both front lower suspension arm rear bushes excessively worn. Although these were rectified in time for the same-day retest, the cluster of faults suggests a period of deferred maintenance rather than consistent, proactive upkeep. The mileage pattern reinforces that view. Between the June 2019 test at 59,777 miles and the September 2020 test at 66,240 miles, the car covered 6,463 miles in roughly 15 months, which is low. From September 2020 to October 2021, the mileage then jumped from 66,240 to 77,954 miles, an increase of 11,714 miles in 13 months, a much sharper rise. After October 2021, the recorded mileage remains at 77,954 miles with no further MOT entries visible, meaning the car has had no verified test for nearly five years as of June 2026. That is a significant gap for a vehicle now around 12 years old. A buyer should treat the October 2021 failures as a diagnostic roadmap. The front suspension bushes and rear brake components were clearly at or near the end of their service life then, and with no confirmed testing since, their current condition is unknown. The rear brake discs and pads, in particular, warrant close inspection for wear, scoring, and corrosion, especially if the car has stood for long periods. The repeated tyre defects across multiple tests, including structural cuts and uneven wear, suggest possible alignment issues, suspension geometry wear, or simple neglect of routine checks. Beyond the flagged items, the absence of any MOT since late 2021 means there is no independent verification of the car's structural integrity, exhaust emissions, or steering and suspension condition in recent years. A thorough inspection should focus on corrosion to the underside and suspension mounting points, the condition of all brake lines and hoses, and whether the tyre and brake wear patterns are consistent with regular use rather than prolonged standing. The record does not show evidence of ongoing, careful maintenance, and the long testing gap leaves too much unverified for a confident purchase without an independent inspection.