2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

2,808 MOT tests in 2024. 69.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time69.9%
Failed or needed repairs30.1%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,808 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    147 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    117 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    72 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  9. Door condition: cannot be opened from inside the vehicle1.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.4%
  2. Tyres11.5%
  3. Lights & electrics9.0%
  4. Brakes8.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 69.9% of 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,808 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable at MOT time?

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