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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Check any Giulia by registration number below.

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89.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.3%

vs Alfa Romeo Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Alfa Romeo Giulia — MOT Reliability Overview

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has an average MOT pass rate of 89.2%, which is 6.3 percentage points above the Alfa Romeo brand average of 82.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Giulia is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Giulia fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Giulia for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Alfa Romeo Giulia, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Alfa Romeo Giulia performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 341 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

8.8%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

2020

Based on 1,911 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

2019

Based on 4,238 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

2018

Based on 4,627 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2017

Based on 6,270 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

12.6%

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2016

Based on 507 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

15.2%

0

Based on 6,692 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Mileage at 5yr

41k mi

Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo Giulia

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Giulia fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.9%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.9%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.5%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

0.7%
5

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.7%
Alfa Romeo Giulia Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.2%

Front Nearside

2.9%

Rear Nearside

2.3%

Other Alfa Romeo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Alfa Romeo models.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 T 170

98.9% pass rate

Alfa Romeo Mito

74.2% pass rate

Alfa Romeo Brera

73.6% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 932

87.7% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 Jtd 16v 150 Sportwagon

88.6% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Ts 105cv

92.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Alfa Romeo Giulia

Alfa Romeo Giulia — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Giulia?
The average MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 89.2% compared to the Alfa Romeo average of 82.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Giulia?
The most common MOT failures on the Alfa Romeo Giulia are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.9%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.2%, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Typical mileage for the Alfa Romeo Giulia: 35,050 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Giulia to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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