2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta · 2,713 MOT tests
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliability
2018 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas fail 14.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Giulietta years (2,713 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giuliettas: 30.4%)
- 14.5%
- 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 4
- 34,897
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,713
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.7% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Brakes2.2%
- Suspension1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
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 1.29%
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 1.11%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.11%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1%
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 (12.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.57%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.77%)
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 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable?
2018 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas fail 14.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Giulietta years (2,713 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.81% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.33% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta shows 34,897 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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