9 models · 229,737 MOT tests
Alfa Romeo reliability
Alfa Romeo cars fail 31.7% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), about average for its age and mileage. The most reliable Alfa Romeo on MOT results is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio; the least is the Alfa Romeo Mito.
Ranked
Every Alfa Romeo model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfa Romeo Stelvio2017–2021 cars | Family SUV | 10,883 | 10.1% | Better than average |
| 2 | Alfa Romeo Spider1996–2020 cars | Sports car and convertible | 9,446 | 30.2% | Better than average |
| 3 | Alfa Romeo Giulia2000–2021 cars | Executive car | 20,943 | 13.3% | Better than average |
| 4 | Alfa Romeo Brera2005–2011 cars | Sports car and convertible | 6,490 | 34.8% | About average |
| 5 | Alfa Romeo 1592003–2014 cars | Large family car | 14,247 | 42.6% | About average |
| 6 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta1999–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 82,235 | 30.4% | About average |
| 7 | Alfa Romeo 1471997–2012 cars | Family hatchback | 7,664 | 44.7% | About average |
| 8 | Alfa Romeo GT2001–2017 cars | Sports car and convertible | 6,861 | 45.9% | About average |
| 9 | Alfa Romeo Mito2008–2019 cars | Small car | 70,968 | 36.9% | Below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Alfa Romeo reliability questions
Are Alfa Romeo cars reliable?
Alfa Romeo cars fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, across 229,737 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Alfa Romeo?
On MOT results, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio: it fails 10.1% of first tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Alfa Romeo should I avoid?
The Alfa Romeo Mito has the weakest MOT record of the Alfa Romeo range (16% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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