Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2017)
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
CarHunch analysed 1,543 real MOT records for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Giulietta passes its MOT at 87.5%, which is a solid 7.5 points above the UK average, suggesting it's a reasonably reliable choice. However, 28.2% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is substantially higher than typical and worth factoring into your buyer decision—prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At a median mileage of 36,065 miles for a seven-year-old car, these Giuliettas are running light, which bodes well for longevity. The average car accumulates 1.02 failures and 6.6 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—but budget for routine maintenance and check the service history carefully before committing.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
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.
- ⚠️ 28.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (60%) | 921 | 88.3% | 0.95 |
| Diesel (40%) | 621 | 86.3% | 1.13 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vehicles fall between 27,251 and 48,658 miles.
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,467 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
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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37.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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14.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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