2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT pass rate and common faults

655 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 655 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  2. Washers: not working1.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.6%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes3.2%
  2. Tyres2.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Wheels0.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.2%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 Stelvio?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars passed their MOT first time, across 655 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; washers: not working; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 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).