Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

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 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

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 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

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 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,365 vehicles, the 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (51.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (50.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (30.5% 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 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

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 Giulietta (2014)

3,365 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.5% first-time pass rate

2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

CarHunch analysed 3,365 real MOT records for the 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.5%, though petrol engines do better than diesels (84.2% versus 80.5%). The serious concern here is that 45.6% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical rate—so structural or brake issues are a real risk with this model.

At 50,765 miles median, these Giuliettas are reasonably low-mileage for their age, yet they average 2.01 failures per test, suggesting wear-related issues crop up despite modest use. The high advisory count of 12.3 per car points to ongoing niggles with trim, lights and minor systems rather than catastrophic failures. Budget for regular maintenance and have any prospective purchase inspected thoroughly for suspension and brake work before committing.

The 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has a decent first-time pass rate (82.5%), 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

82.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

45.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.01

Over 10.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

51k

Middle half: 39k–63k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 12.3 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 3,365 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 3,365 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 51.2%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear 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 30.2%

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

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

Suspension & steering 22.3%

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 16.9%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 3.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

84.2%

Petrol

1,822 vehicles

80.6%

Diesel

1,543 vehicles

Before you buy a 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Based on MOT data from 3,365 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.
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 (54%)	1,822	84.2%	1.81
Diesel (46%)	1,543	80.6%	2.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 37,443 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 28.8%

10,775

Black 22.9%

8,577

White 19.1%

7,169

Grey 10.5%

3,945

Blue 9.5%

3,548

Silver 4.4%

1,633

Cream 2.5%

933

Brown 1.4%

513

Green 0.7%

273

Bronze 0.1%

Yellow 0.1%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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.

50,765

typical

38,609

low mileage

63,048

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vehicles fall between 38,609 and 63,048 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 38,609 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.

✓ 38,609–63,048 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas sit.

⚠ Over 85,114 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Alfa Romeo Giuliettas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 2,941 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 2017–2025.
* 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

10.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.01

Avg failures per vehicle

12.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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