Alfa Romeo Giulia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable? We analysed 41,272 real MOT tests across 7,093 vehicles to find out.
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Alfa Romeo Giulia. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Alfa Romeo Giulia to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Giulia fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Alfa Romeo Giulia models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Alfa Romeo Giulia owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Alfa Romeo Giulia year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 310 | 90.0% | 11,779 | 19,342 | 28,290 |
| 2021 | 493 | 88.8% | 18,336 | 24,718 | 32,758 |
| 2020 | 2,486 | 89.5% | 19,870 | 28,623 | 41,257 |
| 2019 | 7,371 | 88.7% | 22,286 | 32,817 | 46,145 |
| 2018 | 10,018 | 87.5% | 26,898 | 40,302 | 56,741 |
| 2017 | 15,633 | 85.5% | 28,962 | 43,212 | 62,076 |
| 2016 | 1,403 | 84.2% | 29,557 | 46,285 | 65,720 |
| 2013 | 62 | 74.2% | 26,403 | 41,742 | 83,868 |
| 2012 | 51 | 82.4% | 17,898 | 26,834 | 44,676 |
| 2010 | 80 | 85.0% | 13,051 | 28,982 | 47,778 |
| 2005 | 79 | 75.9% | 9,926 | 52,437 | 68,827 |
| 1998 | 55 | 78.2% | 56,030 | 59,001 | 79,068 |
| 1990 | 90 | 70.0% | 35,008 | 80,416 | 163,808 |
| 1975 | 56 | 83.9% | 28,072 | 84,354 | 94,598 |
| 1973 | 73 | 72.6% | 20,689 | 42,570 | 66,186 |
| 1972 | 144 | 83.3% | 38,276 | 49,617 | 83,284 |
| 1971 | 201 | 74.6% | 28,953 | 55,029 | 87,513 |
| 1970 | 69 | 79.7% | 11,534 | 21,998 | 49,362 |
| 1969 | 68 | 76.5% | 28,326 | 65,198 | 87,231 |
| 1968 | 88 | 70.5% | 55,110 | 69,313 | 77,145 |
How Long Does a Alfa Romeo Giulia Last?
Based on 7,093 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles on UK roads.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Alfa Romeo Giulia
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.3% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
70.0% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
The best year to buy a used Alfa Romeo Giulia is 1963, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 78 tests. The 1990 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Alfa Romeo Giulia Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia THIS CAR | 86.3% | 41,272 | 39,412 mi | 10 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 156 | 66.1% | 487,324 | 82,323 mi | 28 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 147 | 68.9% | 411,257 | 69,088 mi | 25 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 78.3% | 348,185 | 63,719 mi | 16 yrs |
| Ford Puma St-line X MHEV | 91.9% | 60,619 | 25,473 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Alfa Romeo 156 (66.1% pass rate) and the Alfa Romeo 147 (68.9% pass rate), the Alfa Romeo Giulia outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 41,272 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid with 115 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Alfa Romeo Giulia with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Alfa Romeo Giulia owner drives around 6,606 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Alfa Romeo Giulia models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.