2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb passed 92.4% of its 620 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 1.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (3.4%) and tyres (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Stelvio Veloce Tb fails 5.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 23.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 7.9% in 2023 to 6.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.4% | 21 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.1% | 19 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 14 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 7 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 5 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 4 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2 |
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 | 23.5% | 146 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.6% | 103 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.7% | 17 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.6% | 16 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 14 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.5% | 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 | 318 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 267 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 34 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 202 | 7.9% |
| 2024 | 211 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 206 | 6.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Stelvio Veloce Tb
On a 2020 Stelvio Veloce Tb, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (3.4% 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.
- Tyres (3.1% 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 (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tbs pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 620 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb?
Brakes, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.1%).
Does the 2020 Stelvio Veloce Tb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 620 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.