Alfa Romeo Stelvio Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable? We analysed 15,641 real MOT tests across 3,104 vehicles to find out.
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Alfa Romeo Stelvio to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Alfa Romeo Stelvio models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Alfa Romeo Stelvio owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Alfa Romeo Stelvio year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 131 | 91.6% | 13,956 | 22,709 | 32,243 |
| 2021 | 346 | 92.5% | 18,554 | 25,694 | 33,955 |
| 2020 | 1,186 | 90.9% | 22,595 | 32,087 | 43,605 |
| 2019 | 5,711 | 89.7% | 24,592 | 36,468 | 50,874 |
| 2018 | 6,599 | 88.2% | 29,026 | 42,817 | 59,198 |
| 2017 | 1,460 | 88.3% | 31,682 | 44,752 | 63,467 |
How Long Does a Alfa Romeo Stelvio Last?
Based on 3,104 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles on UK roads.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Alfa Romeo Stelvio 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 Stelvio
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.5% MOT pass rate from 346 tests
88.2% MOT pass rate from 6,599 tests
The best year to buy a used Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 346 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.2% — 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 Stelvio Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio THIS CAR | 89.0% | 15,641 | 39,044 mi | — 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 |
| Iveco Daily 35C12 Xlwb | 66.7% | 5,086 | 121,405 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Alfa Romeo 156 (66.1% pass rate) and the Alfa Romeo 147 (68.9% pass rate), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.0% across 15,641 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
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 Stelvio 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 Stelvio owner drives around 7,896 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.
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.