2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

752 MOT tests in 2024. 82.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.6%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 752 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: not working1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle0.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  3. Lights & electrics4.1%
  4. Brakes3.5%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 82.6% of 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 752 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 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).