2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

2,581 MOT tests in 2024. 76.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time76.2%
Failed or needed repairs23.8%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,581 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    75 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    65 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    55 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    37 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.3%
  2. Suspension6.9%
  3. Lights & electrics6.8%
  4. Brakes5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 76.2% of 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,581 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).