2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia · 7,933 MOT tests
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliability
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulias fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Giulia years (7,933 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giulias: 13.3%)
- 15.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giulias: 13.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 46,933
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,933
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.6% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Brakes2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Suspension0.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.7%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 2.62%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.24%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.66%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.55%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.25%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Giulia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulias fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Giulia years (7,933 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.7% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (2.62% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia shows 46,933 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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