2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT pass rate and common faults

195 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 195 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: not working1.5%
  4. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    7 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Suspension3.6%
  5. Lights & electrics2.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars passed their MOT first time, across 195 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).