Alfa Romeo 145 (2000)
2000 Alfa Romeo 145
CarHunch analysed 499 real MOT records for the 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 passes its MOT first time just 65% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a third of examples have recorded dangerous defects—a serious red flag for any buyer considering one. These aren't minor niggles: the average car racks up 3.7 failures per test, suggesting systemic reliability problems rather than isolated issues.
At 75,000 miles median mileage, these cars have covered a reasonable distance for their age, yet they're still generating an average of 14.8 advisories each—a sign that wear and corrosion are catching up fast. Before you buy, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows Alfas well, and factor in regular maintenance costs; this model demands more attention than most rivals from the same era.
What to check before buying a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 495 | 65.1% | 3.75 |
| Diesel (1%) | 4 | 70% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 vehicles fall between 57,670 and 91,265 miles.
2000 Alfa Romeo 145 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Alfa Romeo 145
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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67.5%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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52.8%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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44.1%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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43.7%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
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40.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.6%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive
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28.6%
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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