2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT pass rate: 90.0% (3,325 tests)
Is the 2019 Stelvio getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89.6% -0.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 91.1% +2.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 89.5% +2.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 Stelvio
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 199 | 36.8% |
| 2 | Brakes | 135 | 25.0% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64 | 11.8% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 38 | 7.0% |
| 5 | Visibility | 33 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Suspension | 32 | 5.9% |
All Stelvio years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3,109 | 88.0% | +1.6 pts | 50,491 |
| 2019 (this page) | 3,325 | 90.0% | +1.6 pts | 39,570 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 90.0% of their MOT tests (3,325 tests, 2023–2025), +1.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 39,570 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 Stelvio?
The median tested example shows 39,570 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2019 Stelvio?
In this cohort petrols pass 91.5% of tests against 87.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.