2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT pass rate and common faults

704 MOT tests in 2024. 91.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.6%
Failed or needed repairs8.4%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 704 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    19 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 1.6mm1.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Brakes3.1%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%

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 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

In 2024, 91.6% of 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars passed their MOT first time, across 704 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; 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 2021 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).