Alfa Romeo 4C
From 854 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 3 |
Alfa Romeo 4C on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 5 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 4.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 234 | 68 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q2 | 244 | 60 | +1 | -0 | +3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 218 | 83 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 207 | 92 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2024 Q3 | 251 | 51 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 255 | 46 | +0 | -0 | +9 |
| 2024 Q1 | 239 | 53 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| 2023 Q4 | 229 | 76 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 93.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2016 | 96.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 98.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 93.8% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 4Cs tested had between 5,962 and 27,219 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,470 median miles, the 4C has 0.042 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 4C MOT pass rate?
The Alfa Romeo 4C has a 93.9% MOT pass rate based on 854 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo 4C?
The most common MOT failure on the Alfa Romeo 4C is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Alfa Romeo 4Cs are on UK roads?
There are 234 Alfa Romeo 4Cs currently licensed on UK roads, with 68 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Alfa Romeo 4C at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alfa Romeo 4C is 14,470 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,962 and 27,219 miles.
Buying a used 4C?
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.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.