2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio · 4,185 MOT tests
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliability
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvios fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Stelvio years (4,185 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Stelvios: 10.1%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Stelvios: 10.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 44,580
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,185
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.5% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 42% 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 Stelvio
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.84%
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 0.67%
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 0.55%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.48%
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 (11.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.72%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (2.1%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.74%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Stelvio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable?
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvios fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Stelvio years (4,185 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.05% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.98% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio shows 44,580 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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