2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta · 4,765 MOT tests
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliability
2017 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 Giulietta years (4,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giuliettas: 30.4%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giuliettas: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 44,475
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,765
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.6% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 39% 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 Giulietta
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Brakes3%
- Suspension1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.32%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.28%
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 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.11%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 1.09%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.06%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.14%)
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 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable?
2017 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 Giulietta years (4,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.76% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.32% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta shows 44,475 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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