2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate and common faults

492 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 492 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: not working1.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  5. Suspension1.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 492 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).