2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia · 1,752 MOT tests
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliability
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulias fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Giulia years (1,752 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giulias: 13.3%)
- 9.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giulias: 13.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,505
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,752
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 3% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Brakes1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too high 1.48%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.43%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.8%
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 0.68%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.4%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.54%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.14%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (0.97%)
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 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulias fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Giulia years (1,752 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too high (1.48% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.43% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia shows 26,505 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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