Alfa Romeo.
What to Check Before Buying.
Alfa Romeo builds cars with character, Italian flair, and a reputation for engaging driving dynamics. Models like the Giulietta, Giulia, and Stelvio attract enthusiasts who value style and handling, but reliability can be patchy compared to mainstream rivals. Buyers should look closely at service history, electrical systems, and rust prevention, especially on older models. Know what you're getting into before you commit.
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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Every Alfa Romeo report is built from real data and AI analysis, specific to the exact car you're looking at.
Known Faults
AI identifies model-specific issues on the Alfa Romeo, from timing chains to turbo failures. Every fault personalised to this car's mileage and age.
MOT Intelligence
Advisory trends, mileage anomalies, failure patterns. See what the MOT history really tells you about this Alfa Romeo.
Buying Confidence
10 questions to ask the seller, costs to expect, red flags to spot. Everything you need standing in a car park viewing a Alfa Romeo.
What does a Alfa Romeo check include?
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- Make, model, colour & year
- Engine size & fuel type
- Road tax (VED) status
- MOT expiry date & pass/fail history
- Recorded mileage at each MOT test
- Everything in Free
- Full MOT history — trends, red flags & mileage anomalies
- AI-identified model faults & DVSA recalls
- Community & owner intelligence from specialist forums
- Folt risk score with full breakdown
- 10 tailored questions to ask the seller
- 12-month running cost estimate
- Outstanding finance check
- Stolen vehicle register search
- Write-off category (Cat A, B, S, N)
- Number plate change history
- Keeper & VIN cross-check
- Data provided by Experian
- Full Folt AI report
- Full MOT history — trends, red flags & mileage anomalies
- AI-identified model faults & DVSA recalls
- Community & owner intelligence from specialist forums
- Folt risk score with full breakdown
- 10 tailored questions to ask the seller
- 12-month running cost estimate
- Full Vehicle History Report- data provided by Experian
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Scores, faults, questions, costs. Everything you need to decide before you buy.
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Known Faults
Model-specific issues flagged before you see the car. Personalised to this car's mileage, age, and colour.
10 Seller Questions
Exactly what to ask, what a good answer sounds like, and what's a red flag.
MOT History Analysis
Mileage trends, advisory patterns, failure flags. See what the MOT data really says about this car's life.
12-Month Budget
What it'll actually cost to run: tax, MOT, servicing, and any repairs flagged. No guesswork.
Ownership Cost Guide
Brakes, tyres, timing belts, clutches - what they cost and when they're due.
Community Intel
What real owners say on forums. Sourced from specialist clubs and groups.
Folt Verdict
One clear score. Can we Folt it? A combined rating that tells you exactly where this car stands.
How Full Vehicle Check Reports Work
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We locate data within the Experian database
Folt pulls data from Experian and presents it in a clear, easy-to-read format. If you opt for a Folt Report + Full Vehicle History Report, we combine the data into one comprehensive report with a summary.
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Accurate data, guaranteed. Everything you need to decide before you buy.
What's in your Full Vehicle History Report
Data provided by Experian. Everything you need to spot red flags before you buy.
Outstanding Finance
Check if this car has outstanding finance secured against it. If it does, the lender has legal claim to the vehicle.
Stolen Check
Confirms the vehicle is not listed on the police national computer as stolen or recovered from theft.
Write-Off Category
Shows if the car was ever classified as a write-off (Cat A, B, S, or N). Category tells you the extent of prior damage.
Scrapped
Confirms the vehicle has not been declared as scrapped or broken for parts.
Plate Changes
Number plate history shows if plates have been changed. Multiple changes can indicate repair history or keeper disputes.
Keeper History
Shows number of registered keepers and how long each owned the vehicle. Frequent changes can indicate issues.
Partial VIN
Experian's data guarantee — VIN cross-check confirms vehicle identity and flags VIN mismatches or cloning.
Salvage Status
Indicates if the vehicle is recorded as salvage. Salvage vehicles have restricted use and insurance implications.
High Risk Marker
Flags vehicles with multiple high-risk indicators — finance issues, theft records, or other warnings combined.
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