Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 142 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 71 of 442, and 11.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is brake pads (1.9% of tests).
Ranked 71 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,672 Alfa Romeo Stelvios aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 11.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 30% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 8.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
11.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
8.3%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,200
Typical age at test: 5 years
Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT failure rate by age
Most common Alfa Romeo Stelvio MOT faults
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.8% of tests
- Washers: not working0.7% of tests
What the Alfa Romeo Stelvio fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.0% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Brakes | 2.7% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 2.4% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Visibility | 1.6% | ▼ 52% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.9% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Suspension | 0.7% | ▼ 61% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.3% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.1% | ▼ 70% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 86% less often |
What MPG does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio do?
Official economy for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio ranges from 23.9 to 47.9mpg across the 67 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2019–2025). A typical petrol version manages 34mpg and a typical diesel 46.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Alfa Romeo Stelvio first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Official figures for 67 versions sold in the UK between 2019 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
23.9–47.9 mpg
CO2
154–267 g/km
Power
103–519 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio 2.2 TURBO DIESEL 210HP Q4209 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 47 mpg | 157g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.0 TURBO PETROL 280HP Q4280 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 34 mpg | 189g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.2 TURBO DIESEL 210HP Q4 SPRINT (VL)154 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 47 mpg | 157g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.2 TURBO DIESEL 210HP Q4 VELOCE (VL)154 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 47 mpg | 157g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.2 TURBO DIESEL 210HP Q4 TRIBUTO ITALIANO (VL)154 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 47 mpg | 157g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.2 TURBO DIESEL 210HP Q4 SPRINT (VH)154 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 42.7 mpg | 173g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.2 TURBO DIESEL 210HP Q4 VELOCE (VH)154 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 42.7 mpg | 173g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.2 TURBO DIESEL 210HP Q4 TRIBUTO ITALIANO (VH)154 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 42.7 mpg | 173g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.0 TURBO PETROL 280HP Q4 SPRINT (VL)206 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 34 mpg | 189g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.0 TURBO PETROL 280HP Q4 VELOCE (VL)206 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 34 mpg | 189g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.0 TURBO PETROL 280HP Q4 TRIBUTO ITALIANO (VL)206 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 34 mpg | 189g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.0 TURBO PETROL 280HP Q4 SPRINT (VH)206 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 30.7 mpg | 209g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.0 TURBO PETROL 280HP Q4 VELOCE (VH)206 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 30.7 mpg | 209g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.0 TURBO PETROL 280HP Q4 TRIBUTO ITALIANO (VH)206 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 30.7 mpg | 209g | £200 | 37% |
| Stelvio 2.9 V6 Bi -Turbo 520hp Quadrifoglio (VH)382 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 267g | £200 | 37% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 67 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 30% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 142 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
The most common MOT fault is “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, found in 1.9% of tests.
›What MPG does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio do?
Official economy for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio ranges from 23.9 to 47.9mpg across the 67 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2019–2025). A typical petrol version manages 34mpg and a typical diesel 46.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Any Alfa Romeo Stelvio first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Alfa Romeo Stelvios fail their MOT?
11.3% of Alfa Romeo Stelvios aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 8.3% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.