Alfa Romeo Giulia
From 11,865 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 281 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 281 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 242 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 223 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 105 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 90 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 50 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 49 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 43 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 25 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 25 |
The warranty question
A new Giulia passes its MOT 93.1% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 86.8%, a 6.3 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out.
Alfa Romeo Giulia on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 292 newly registered in the past year with 143 leaving, a net gain of 149. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 7,833 | 294 | +77 | -52 | +25 |
| 2025 Q2 | 7,793 | 309 | +48 | -0 | +72 |
| 2025 Q1 | 7,733 | 297 | +94 | -37 | +57 |
| 2024 Q4 | 7,676 | 297 | +73 | -54 | +19 |
| 2024 Q3 | 7,686 | 268 | +73 | -30 | +43 |
| 2024 Q2 | 7,650 | 261 | +80 | -0 | +152 |
| 2024 Q1 | 7,517 | 242 | +68 | -0 | +78 |
| 2023 Q4 | 7,420 | 261 | +80 | -97 | -17 |
14 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giulia Veloce Tb Auto | Petrol | 3,206 | 43% |
| Giulia V6 Biturbo Q-Rifoglio A | Petrol | 1,286 | 17% |
| Giulia Speciale Td Auto | Diesel | 757 | 10% |
| Giulia Super Td Auto | Diesel | 607 | 8% |
| Giulia Super Turbo Auto | Petrol | 320 | 4% |
| Giulia Sprint Tb Auto | Petrol | 302 | 4% |
| Giulia Veloce Ti Tb Auto | Petrol | 228 | 3% |
| Giulia Nero Edizione Tb Auto | Petrol | 166 | 2% |
| Giulia | Diesel | 155 | 2% |
| Giulia Super Tb Auto | Petrol | 143 | 2% |
| Giulia Tecnica Td Auto | Diesel | 129 | 2% |
| Giulia Tributo Italiano Tb A | Petrol | 104 | 1% |
| Giulia Turbo Auto | Petrol | 72 | <1% |
| Giulia Competizione Tb Auto | Petrol | 61 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 90.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2018 | 89.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
2 earlier years
| 2017 | 89.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2016 | 86.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Giulias tested had between 25,265 and 50,575 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,022 median miles, the Giulia has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Alfa Romeo models
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 75.7% |
| Alfa Romeo Mito | 72.1% |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 68.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 75.9% |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 91.6% |
Common questions
What is the Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT pass rate?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 11,865 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Giulia?
The most common MOT failure on the Alfa Romeo Giulia is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 281 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Alfa Romeo Giulias are on UK roads?
There are 7,833 Alfa Romeo Giulias currently licensed on UK roads, with 294 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Alfa Romeo Giulia at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alfa Romeo Giulia is 36,022 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,265 and 50,575 miles.
Buying a used Giulia?
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.