2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT pass rate and common faults

1,055 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,055 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    51 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    28 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Washers: not working0.7%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  10. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.2%
  2. Lights & electrics3.8%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

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 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,055 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).