Alfa Romeo Common MOT Problems (2026)
Alfa Romeo models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 141,356 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Alfa Romeo MOT pass rate: 80%
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Alfa Romeo Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfa Romeo 147 | 29% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 2 | Alfa Romeo GT | 29% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Alfa Romeo 159 | 28% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | Alfa Romeo GTV | 27% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Alfa Romeo 156 | 25% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Alfa Romeo Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 92% | |
| 2 | Alfa Romeo Giulia | 91% | |
| 3 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 79% | |
| 4 | Alfa Romeo Spider | 78% | |
| 5 | Alfa Romeo Brera | 77% |
All Alfa Romeo Models by Fail Rate
Every Alfa Romeo model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 2006 | 66% | 34% | |
| GT | 2006 | 66% | 32% | |
| GT | 2007 | 67% | 31% | |
| 147 | 2007 | 68% | 31% | |
| 159 | 2006 | 67% | 31% | |
| 159 | 2007 | 69% | 30% | |
| 147 | 2008 | 69% | 30% | |
| GT | 2008 | 70% | 29% | |
| GTV | 1999 | 69% | 29% | |
| Mito | 2009 | 71% | 28% | |
| 159 | 2010 | 71% | 28% | |
| 147 | 2005 | 70% | 28% | |
| GTV | 2000 | 69% | 28% | |
| 159 | 2008 | 71% | 27% | |
| 159 | 2009 | 72% | 27% | |
| Spider | 1998 | 73% | 27% | |
| GTV | 1998 | 72% | 27% | |
| GTV | 2001 | 72% | 27% | |
| Giulietta | 2011 | 73% | 26% | |
| 159 | 2011 | 74% | 26% | |
| Brera | 2006 | 73% | 26% | |
| Spider | 1999 | 74% | 26% | |
| Spider | 1997 | 71% | 26% | |
| 156 | 2004 | 74% | 26% | |
| Spider | 1996 | 74% | 26% | |
| Mito | 2010 | 74% | 25% | |
| Giulietta | 2010 | 74% | 25% | |
| Brera | 2007 | 74% | 25% | |
| 147 | 2003 | 74% | 25% | |
| 156 | 2002 | 74% | 25% | |
| 147 | 2009 | 74% | 25% | |
| Mito | 2011 | 75% | 24% | |
| GT | 2005 | 76% | 24% | |
| Giulietta | 2012 | 77% | 23% | |
| Mito | 2012 | 76% | 23% | |
| Mito | 2014 | 77% | 23% | |
| Mito | 2015 | 78% | 22% | |
| 156 | 2003 | 77% | 22% | |
| Giulietta | 2013 | 78% | 21% | |
| Mito | 2013 | 78% | 21% | |
| Brera | 2009 | 79% | 21% | |
| 147 | 2004 | 78% | 21% | |
| Spider | 2007 | 79% | 20% | |
| Giulietta | 2014 | 80% | 19% | |
| Giulietta | 2015 | 81% | 19% | |
| Mito | 2016 | 81% | 19% | |
| Mito | 2017 | 81% | 19% | |
| Spider | 2008 | 82% | 18% | |
| Brera | 2008 | 81% | 18% | |
| Spider | 2001 | 80% | 18% |
Showing top 50 of 70 model/year combinations. View all Alfa Romeo models
Alfa Romeo MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Alfa Romeo cars?
The most common MOT problems on Alfa Romeo cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Alfa Romeo diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Alfa Romeo models with at least 1,000 tests, the Alfa Romeo 147 has the highest average fail rate at 29%. The Alfa Romeo GT is level on 29%.
Which Alfa Romeo model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the best MOT record of the Alfa Romeo models with at least 1,000 tests: 92% of its 6,479 MOT tests ended in a pass and 7% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Alfa Romeo?
The average MOT pass rate for Alfa Romeo is 80%, based on 141,356 MOT tests across 28 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 20% of MOT tests on Alfa Romeo cars ended in a fail.
Alfa Romeo Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Alfa Romeo model
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