2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

2,727 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,727 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    107 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    80 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    61 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  9. Side repeaters: not working1.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.1%
  2. Tyres9.8%
  3. Lights & electrics7.0%
  4. Brakes6.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%

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: 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 2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,727 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 suspension.

Is the 2015 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).