2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta · 11,116 MOT tests
2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliability
2012 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 Giulietta years (11,116 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giuliettas: 30.4%)
- 35.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giuliettas: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 90,473
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,116
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.4% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Suspension12.3%
- Tyres9%
- Brakes6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Side repeater not working 4.97%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.55%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.45%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.28%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.48%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.68%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Giulietta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable?
2012 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 Giulietta years (11,116 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT?
Most often side repeater not working (4.97% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.64% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta shows 90,473 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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