2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.7L Petrol · YP16 CSU

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in January 2026, but only after failing on the same day. The failure was caused by a worn offside front suspension arm bush and a missing exhaust tail box, which resulted in excessive noise and an inability to complete the emissions test. There is a clear worsening trend regarding the suspension. In 2023 and 2024, the rear anti-roll bar bushes were flagged as worn but acceptable. By early 2026, the wear had progressed to a critical failure of the front suspension arm bush. This indicates a general degradation of the rubber suspension components across the vehicle. The missing tail box mentioned in the most recent failure is a specific risk. Whether this was due to damage or an intentional modification to increase noise, it suggests the exhaust system has not been maintained to standard specifications. The mileage of 98,546 miles is typical for a ten-year-old car. This suggests a consistent usage pattern rather than extreme hard use or long periods of inactivity, though it explains why the suspension bushes are now reaching the end of their natural service life.