2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

1,560 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,560 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    100 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  5. Side repeaters: not working3.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    67 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.2%
  2. Lights & electrics22.8%
  3. Tyres11.3%
  4. Brakes10.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Body & chassis4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened17.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,560 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).