2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

2,833 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,833 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    175 marked dangerous
  4. Side repeaters: not working3.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    119 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    83 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.8%
  2. Suspension15.9%
  3. Tyres11.8%
  4. Brakes8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 64.7% of 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,833 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).