2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta · 8,928 MOT tests
2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliability
2016 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas fail 21% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Giulietta years (8,928 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giuliettas: 30.4%)
- 21%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giuliettas: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 53,778
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,928
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.2% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.5%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Suspension4.6%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.87%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.77%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.76%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.65%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.13%
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 (13.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.08%)
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 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable?
2016 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas fail 21% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Giulietta years (8,928 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.03% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.87% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta shows 53,778 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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