2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

3,113 MOT tests in 2024. 62.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time62.9%
Failed or needed repairs37.1%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working5.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    164 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    98 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    102 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.3%
  2. Suspension16.3%
  3. Brakes10.4%
  4. Tyres10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: side repeaters: not working. 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 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 62.9% of 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,113 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).