2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

1,385 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,385 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    30 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    34 marked dangerous
  4. Side repeaters: not working1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    14 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Lights & electrics6.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  4. Brakes3.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  6. Suspension1.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%

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: washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. 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 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,385 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).