2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT pass rate and common faults

1,393 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,393 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    72 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics5.6%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too high. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,393 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).