Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2021)
2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is significantly more reliable than average, with a 96% first-time pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%—a genuinely impressive result. Only 5.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concerning levels, so safety isn't a red flag here.
At just over 24,000 miles median, these Stelvios are lightly used for their age, which explains the low failure rate of 0.12 per vehicle. Check the service history closely before buying, as advisories average 1.0 per test, typically relating to minor wear items like tyres or suspension—if you're inheriting a car, budget for routine maintenance but expect few nasty surprises.
What to check before buying a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
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.
- 📄 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 (96%) | 125 | 96.1% | 0.12 |
| Diesel (4%) | 5 | 93.3% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 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 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles fall between 18,129 and 30,038 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
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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24.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.1%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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8.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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