Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% 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 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,577 vehicles, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 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 2018 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 (2018)

1,577 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

CarHunch analysed 1,577 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Giulia passes its MOT significantly more often than the UK average, with an 89.3% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, though nearly 30% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a concern worth taking seriously on inspection. Petrol models perform slightly better than diesels (90.4% vs 87.1% pass rate), suggesting the diesel variants may have more reliability quirks.

At 35,000 miles median for a six-year-old car, these Giulias are relatively lightly used, yet they still average 0.71 failures and 5.5 advisories per MOT visit, pointing to age-related wear rather than fundamental design flaws. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags any history of dangerous defects and brake/suspension work, since those are clearly the weak points.

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has a decent first-time pass rate (89.3%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ 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

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

29.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.71

Over 5.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 26k–45k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,577 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 1,577 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 2018.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 3.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

90.4%

Petrol

1,065 vehicles

87.1%

Diesel

512 vehicles

Before you buy a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Based on MOT data from 1,577 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (68%)	1,065	90.4%	0.64
Diesel (32%)	512	87.1%	0.87

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,986 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 36.3%

2,535

Blue 20.3%

1,416

Grey 13.5%

943

Black 12.3%

861

White 10.7%

750

Silver 3.3%

233

Green 1.9%

133

Beige 0.8%

Yellow 0.5%

Maroon 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Cream 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 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.

34,860

typical

26,337

low mileage

45,029

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles fall between 26,337 and 45,029 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,337 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.

✓ 26,337–45,029 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulias sit.

⚠ Over 60,789 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulias are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,468 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.71

Avg failures per vehicle

5.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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