Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT Check

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

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78.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.7%

vs Alfa Romeo Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Alfa Romeo Giulietta — MOT Reliability Overview

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta has an average MOT pass rate of 78.3%, which is 4.7 percentage points below the Alfa Romeo brand average of 82.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Giulietta on the road.

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Giulietta fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Giulietta 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 Giulietta, 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 Giulietta performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 700 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

8.8%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2019

Based on 1,341 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2018

Based on 2,136 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2017

Based on 3,747 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

2016

Based on 6,969 vehicles

81.2%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

19.1%

2015

Based on 7,456 vehicles

77.1%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

24.5%

Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2014

Based on 7,798 vehicles

75.9%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

24.4%

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2013

Based on 7,672 vehicles

72.3%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

27.3%

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

2012

Based on 8,670 vehicles

69.5%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

27.0%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2011

Based on 13,402 vehicles

65.2%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

32.2%

2010

Based on 4,548 vehicles

65.8%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

29.4%

0

Based on 32,981 vehicles

77.9%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo Giulietta

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

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

2.9%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.4%

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.2%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.9%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.8%

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

2.0%

Front Offside

1.9%

Rear Nearside

1.3%

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 Giulietta

Alfa Romeo Giulietta — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The average MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 78.3% 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 Giulietta?

The most common MOT failures on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (2.9%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.4%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 78.3%, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rated as "Good" 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 Giulietta?

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 Giulietta?

Typical mileage for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta: 36,496 miles at 3 years, 63,470 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Giulietta to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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