Alfa Romeo 145
From 213 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 24 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 15 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 12 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 9 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 8 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| audible warning inoperative | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25% of 145 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 6.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £141.
Typical mileage
Half of all 145s tested had between 67,354 and 109,059 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,519 median miles, the 145 has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Alfa Romeo models
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 75.7% |
| Alfa Romeo Mito | 72.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 90% |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 68.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 75.9% |
Common questions
What is the Alfa Romeo 145 MOT pass rate?
The Alfa Romeo 145 has a 74.2% MOT pass rate based on 213 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo 145?
The most common MOT failure on the Alfa Romeo 145 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed default limits.
What is the typical mileage of a Alfa Romeo 145 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alfa Romeo 145 is 95,519 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 67,354 and 109,059 miles.
Buying a used 145?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £141 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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