Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT Failure Rate & Common Faults
We analysed 6,162 MOT tests on the Alfa Romeo Giulia carried out in 2023. 15% failed at the first attempt, which is well below the 29% average across all cars in the same data. Put another way, about 8 in 10 Giulias passed first time.
Results cover cars first registered from 2016 to 2020. Compared with other cars of the same age, 2016 models did best (85% passed, +6.2 points against the average for 7-year-old cars), while 2020 models fared worst (86%, −1.3 points). Tested cars had covered 40,042 miles on average, against 73,145 across all cars.
The most common reason for failure was tyres, found on 7.2% of tests (roughly in line with the 6.3% seen across all cars). The single most frequent fault was "has ply or cords exposed", on 2.8% of tests.
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,162
- First-time pass rate
- 85%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +13.6 points
- Average mileage at test
- 40,042
- All cars: 73,145
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Giulia MOT pass rate by year
Older cars fail more often, so each year is compared with all cars of the same age. Bars above the dashed line did better than average for their age.
| First registered | Tests | Pass rate | All cars, same age | Difference | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 820 | 86% | 88% | −1.3 points | 23,281 |
| 2019 | 1,494 | 87% | 86% | +1.0 points | 30,871 |
| 2018 | 1,606 | 86% | 84% | +2.3 points | 43,024 |
| 2017 | 2,025 | 82% | 82% | +0.0 points | 49,848 |
| 2016 | 165 | 85% | 79% | +6.2 points | 55,700 |
Why the Alfa Romeo Giulia fails its MOT
The share of tests with at least one failure in each area, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Giulia | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.9% | 11.3% |
| Brakes | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Visibility | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Suspension | 0.7% | 8.9% |
| Number plates and VIN | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Body and structure | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Road Wheels | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Seatbelts and airbags | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Top 10 specific failure reasons
- 1has ply or cords exposed2.8%
- 2too high2.8%
- 3tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
- 4less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
- 5has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
- 6inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
- 7too low0.8%
- 8has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
- 9not working0.6%
- 10malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
Common Giulia MOT advisories
Advisories don't cause a fail, but they show what's wearing out. On a used Giulia, check whether these have been dealt with. Read our guide to MOT advisories.
| Advisory | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 16.4% |
| in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | Brakes | 13.2% |
| less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 10.0% |
| has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 2.8% |
| tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm | Tyres | 2.3% |
| ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 1.7% |
| significantly and obviously worn | Brakes | 1.5% |
| Nail in tyre | Non-component advisories | 1.4% |
| Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt | Non-component advisories | 1.3% |
| has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 1.0% |
Tips to help your Giulia pass
Based on where Giulias most often fail. For a full list, use our pre-MOT checklist.
Lights and electrics · 4.9% of Giulia tests
Walk round every light
With a helper, check headlights on dipped and main beam, sidelights, brake lights, indicators, the rear fog light and the number plate lamp. Replace blown bulbs in pairs and make sure no lenses are cracked.
Brakes · 2.5% of Giulia tests
Don't ignore brake warning signs
Grinding, squealing, a soft pedal or the car pulling to one side under braking are all worth investigating before the MOT. Check whether the last test noted worn pads or discs; if so, they may now be below the limit.
Compare with other models
Is the Giulia ULEZ compliant? See the Alfa Romeo Giulia ULEZ check, or view all Alfa Romeo models.
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About this data
Based on 6,162 first MOT tests of the Alfa Romeo Giulia carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from 6,162 first MOT tests of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
What is the Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT failure rate?
In our data, 15% of 6,162 first MOT attempts on the Alfa Romeo Giulia ended in a fail, compared with 29% for all cars.
What is the most common reason a Alfa Romeo Giulia fails its MOT?
The most common failure areas were tyres (7.2% of tests), lights and electrics (4.9% of tests), brakes (2.5% of tests).
Which Giulia year has the best MOT pass rate?
Allowing for age, 2016 cars performed best: 85% passed first time, +6.2 points against the average for 7-year-old cars. The weakest was 2020, at 86% (−1.3 points).
How many miles had a typical Alfa Romeo Giulia covered at its MOT?
The average was 40,042 miles, against 73,145 for all cars tested. 2020 cars averaged 23,281 miles and 2016 cars 55,700.
What is the most common MOT advisory on the Alfa Romeo Giulia?
"tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" was recorded on 16.4% of tests, in the tyres area. 7.2% of Giulias failed in that area too.
How can I check a specific Giulia's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT check. Across the 6,162 Giulias in our data, first-time pass rates ranged from 82% to 87% by year, so one car's own record says more than the average.
Related guides
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