In 2025, 24,190 Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 65% passed first time, compared with 68% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Giulietta about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 167 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 5 years old, 82% of Giuliettas passed first time (all cars that age: 86%). By 15 years, that figure is 56% (all cars: 59%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 14 years (6 points behind).
Alfa Romeo Giulietta All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Giulietta passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | 286 | 82% | 86% | 38,123 |
| 6 years | 515 | 80% | 84% | 44,770 |
| 7 years | 847 | 80% | 81% | 51,449 |
| 8 years | 1,524 | 78% | 78% | 61,171 |
| 9 years | 2,778 | 74% | 75% | 70,770 |
| 10 years | 2,980 | 69% | 72% | 78,261 |
| 11 years | 3,067 | 66% | 69% | 86,655 |
| 12 years | 2,949 | 64% | 66% | 93,149 |
| 13 years | 3,133 | 59% | 63% | 102,059 |
| 14 years | 4,578 | 56% | 61% | 112,020 |
| 15 years | 1,509 | 56% | 59% | 110,731 |
What fails most on a Alfa Romeo Giulietta
The area that lets the Giulietta down most, relative to other cars, is seat belts and airbags: 1.0% of tests failed on it, 3.1 times the rate for the average car.
Share of Giulietta tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 8.5% |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 6.1% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 4.9% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 4.7% |
| A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 4.0% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 3.8% |
What to check when buying a used Giulietta
Based on where the Giulietta fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Suspension: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, look for leaking shock absorbers, and check the car sits level. Ask whether springs, bushes or drop links have been replaced. Repair guide
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Giulietta
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a GiuliettaFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Alfa Romeo Giulietta?
In 2025, 65% of Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars passed their MOT first time, across 24,190 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 68%.
What do Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (8.5% of tests); a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (6.1% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (4.9% of tests).
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.