2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb — MOT failures & pass rate
560 MOT tests on the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb are in this dataset, and 92.7% of them passed. That is 1.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.6%) and lighting & signalling (3.0%) 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 registration plate lamp(s) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 15 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 20 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 12 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Other defects | 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 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 5 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 4 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 6 | Washers | 3 |
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 | 23.4% | 131 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.6% | 110 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.2% | 18 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 8 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.3% | 7 |
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 | 300 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 252 | 9.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 274 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 282 | 8.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Stelvio Veloce Tb
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.1% 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
How many 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tbs pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 560 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Tb?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.0%).
Does the 2021 Stelvio Veloce Tb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 560 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.