Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Tb
From 417 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 70.7% of Giulietta Sprint Tb failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Giulietta Sprint Tbs tested had between 14,703 and 30,736 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,346 median miles, the Giulietta Sprint Tb has 0.051 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 Giulietta Sprint Tb MOT pass rate?
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Tb has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 417 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Tb?
The most common MOT failure on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Tb is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Tb at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Tb is 22,346 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,703 and 30,736 miles.
Buying a used Giulietta Sprint Tb?
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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