Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 1,822 tests, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb passes its MOT 88.1% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 8.7% of the time, so this is 3.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.7% of tests against 4.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 94 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Giulia Veloce Tb fails 10.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 13.2% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.7 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Giulia Veloce Tb model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 465 | 88.4% | 11.6% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 849 | 88.7% | 11.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 502 | 86.9% | 13.2% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.7% | 141 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 83 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 33 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 4 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.2% | 3 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 94 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 34 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 7 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 6 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 6 |
| 8 | Registration plates | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.2% | 295 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.3% | 278 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.8% | 69 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 22 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,119 | 10.5% |
| 30-60k | 650 | 14.0% |
| 60-90k | 53 | 13.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 155 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 581 | 11.2% |
| 2025 | 1,086 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb
- Tyres (7.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb?
88.1% of the 1,822 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.9% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 7.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (4.6%).
How much does mileage affect Giulia Veloce Tb MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 13.2% for 60-90k, a 2.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,822 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.