Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.

Is the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?

Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles, the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18.4% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (17.4% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17% 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 2021 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 (2021)

196 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia

CarHunch analysed 196 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a strong performer on the MOT bench, with a first-time pass rate of 92.7%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 13.3% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect, suggesting good structural and safety integrity. Failures are rare at 0.23 per vehicle, though advisories come in at 1.2 per car, indicating minor wear items need attention sooner rather than later.

At just over 24,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these Giulias have been driven gently, which explains the healthy pass rate and low failure count. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on those advisory items—typically brakes, suspension, and lighting—since they crop up regularly enough to warrant a closer look from a mechanic you trust.

We have limited data for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 18k–30k

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These stats describe 196 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 196 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 18.4%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside 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 17.4%

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.

Lighting 4.6%

Nearside Headlamp aim too high

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

Other issues 3.9%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.3% 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
Petrol (98%)	193	92.6%	0.24

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

24,456

typical

17,780

low mileage

30,356

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles fall between 17,780 and 30,356 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,780 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.

✓ 17,780–30,356 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulias sit.

⚠ Over 40,980 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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