2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 77.8% of Alfa Romeo Giuliettas first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. Across 4,586 Giulietta first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Alfa Romeo Giuliettas first used in 2017 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Giuliettas first used in 2017 against all cars first used in 2017 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Giulietta figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2017 Giulietta | All cars first used 2017 | Giulietta first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.0% | 85.9% | 1,548 |
| 2022 | 85.0% | 83.9% | 1,517 |
| 2023 | 82.0% | 81.7% | 1,531 |
| 2024 | 80.6% | 79.8% | 1,531 |
| 2025 | 77.8% | 78.2% | 1,524 |
Common 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT failures
Share of the 911 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 10.3% | 94 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid | 9.9% | 90 |
| Side repeaters: not working | 8.3% | 76 |
| Washers: not working | 7.5% | 68 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 7.5% | 68 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2017 Giuliettas, as a share of all 4,586 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 16.1% | 737 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 8.6% | 394 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 8.5% | 392 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 7.8% | 360 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 6.0% | 277 |
Questions about the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?
In 2025, 77.8% of Giuliettas first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2017 Giulietta most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 35.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (26.1%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (23.1%). The single most common item was “Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm” (10.3%).
How often does a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta fail its MOT?
In 2025, 22.2% of first tests on Giuliettas first used in 2017 did not pass first time: 18.2% failed, and a further 4.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 911 of 4,586 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 16.1% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.6%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (8.5%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (7.8%) and “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (6.0%).
Is a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 86.0% in 2021 to 77.8% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2017
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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