2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT pass rate and common faults

1,172 MOT tests in 2024. 89.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.4%
Failed or needed repairs10.6%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,172 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    39 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.5%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  8. Washers: not working0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes3.9%
  2. Tyres3.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Wheels0.5%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

In 2024, 89.4% of 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,172 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).