Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb MOT pass rate & common failures
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb appears in 1,547 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2023, and 92.4% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), the Stelvio Veloce Tb comes out 1.2pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.8%) and lighting & signalling (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 52 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Stelvio Veloce Tb fails 5.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.6 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Stelvio 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 | 620 | 92.4% | 7.6% | Brakes |
| 2021 | 560 | 92.7% | 7.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 364 | 91.8% | 8.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.8% | 58 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 52 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 38 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.7% | 11 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 2 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.1% | 2 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 52 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 39 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 4 | Washers | 10 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 9 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 8 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 8 | Headlamp cleaning device | 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 | Brakes | 20.6% | 318 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.0% | 263 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.0% | 47 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.7% | 26 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.6% | 24 |
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 | 830 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 673 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 43 | 7.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 206 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 497 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 843 | 7.7% |
What to check before buying a Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb
- Tyres (3.8% 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 (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.5% 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 Stelvio Veloce Tb?
92.4% of the 1,547 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.6% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, then lighting & signalling (3.4%).
How much does mileage affect Stelvio Veloce Tb MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 7.0% for 60-90k, a 1.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,547 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.