Alfa Romeo 4c (2017)
2017 Alfa Romeo 4c
CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4c. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C passes its first MOT at 92.8%, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 6.9% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely reassuring safety picture. This is a well-maintained specialist sports car, not a volume seller prone to corner-cutting.
With a median mileage of just 13,100 miles for a seven-year-old car, these are clearly cherished weekend machines rather than daily workhorses, which explains both the high pass rate and the modest 0.54 failures per vehicle. The 2.2 advisories per test suggest minor wear items rather than structural problems, so when you're evaluating a used 4C, focus on service history and whether it's been stored properly rather than worrying about hidden mechanical rot.
What to check before buying a 2017 Alfa Romeo 4c
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.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Alfa Romeo 4c 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 2017 Alfa Romeo 4c vehicles fall between 7,326 and 18,744 miles.
2017 Alfa Romeo 4c — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 121 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Alfa Romeo 4c
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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28.4%
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25.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.9%
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
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10%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.2%
Offside Headlamp aim too high
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7.9%
Front Registration plate missing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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