Alfa Romeo Giulia (2016)
2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia
CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia passes its MOT first time at 86.3%, which is a solid 6.3 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting decent reliability overall. However, nearly 46% of these cars have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above typical and worth taking seriously—have any prospective purchase thoroughly inspected by a specialist before committing.
The median mileage of just under 50,000 miles for an eight-year-old car indicates relatively light use, and the diesel variant (which makes up 63% of the cohort) passes at 84.2%, performing respectably. With an average of 1.14 failures per MOT and 7.2 advisories, the Giulia tends to need minor remedial work rather than major repairs, so factor in regular maintenance costs—but do insist on a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers suspension, braking, and electrical systems, where Alfa Romeo problems typically emerge.
What to check before buying a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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.
- ⚠️ 45.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (63%) | 107 | 84.2% | 1.34 |
| Petrol (37%) | 62 | 90% | 0.79 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles fall between 39,787 and 60,400 miles.
2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 143 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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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34.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.6%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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19.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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14.3%
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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