Alfa Romeo 4C
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 876 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
876
Highest Pass Rate
2016 (98%)
Years Covered
5
About the Alfa Romeo 4C
The Alfa Romeo 4C was MOT tested 876 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2014 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 model has the highest pass rate at 98% from 265 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Alfa Romeo 4C has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 23,329 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 14,326 miles.
Compared to the Alfa Romeo brand average of 80%, the 4C performs 16 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Alfa Romeo range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Alfa Romeo 4C by Year
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Questions about the Alfa Romeo 4C
Is the Alfa Romeo 4C reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2014 to 2018), the Alfa Romeo 4C averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 876 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2016 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 98%.
Which year Alfa Romeo 4C has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C has the highest MOT pass rate at 98%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 93%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Alfa Romeo 4Cs more reliable?
The Alfa Romeo 4C has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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