2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

483 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 483 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  3. Washers: not working1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  3. Lights & electrics3.3%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 84.7% of 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 483 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable at MOT time?

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