Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

46% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?

Based on MOT data from 169 vehicles, the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (34.8% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (33.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (28.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia (2016)

169 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.3% first-time pass rate

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia

CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

45.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.14

Over 7.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

50k

Middle half: 40k–60k

For context

These stats describe 169 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 169 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 34.8%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 24.9%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 14.1%

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Lighting 7.9%

Nearside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 169 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 45.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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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 vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

49,848

typical

39,787

low mileage

60,400

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles fall between 39,787 and 60,400 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 39,787 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 39,787–60,400 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulias sit.

⚠ Over 81,540 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulias are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.14

Avg failures per vehicle

7.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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