2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT pass rate and common faults

771 MOT tests in 2024. 88.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.3%
Failed or needed repairs11.7%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 771 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    31 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    16 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Lights & electrics3.5%
  3. Brakes2.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

In 2024, 88.3% of 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia cars passed their MOT first time, across 771 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

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

Is the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).