2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

4,665 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,665 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working6.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    297 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    224 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.7%
  2. Suspension23.8%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Tyres11.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened17.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: side repeaters: not working. 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 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,665 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).