2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT pass rate and common faults

1,887 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,887 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high3.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    95 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    113 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    30 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.2%
  2. Lights & electrics7.6%
  3. Brakes3.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  5. Suspension1.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,887 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).