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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Optare Alero. Check any Alero by registration number below.

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69.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.2%

vs Optare Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Optare Alero — MOT Reliability Overview

The Optare Alero has an average MOT pass rate of 69.6%, which is 6.2 percentage points below the Optare brand average of 75.8%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Alero on the road.

Before buying a used Optare Alero, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Optare Alero performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 23 vehicles

69.6%Average
Optare average: 75.8%
Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

Other Optare Models

Compare MOT reliability across Optare models.

Optare Unclassified

71.4% pass rate

Optare Solo

86.4% pass rate

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Optare Alero — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Optare Alero MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Optare Alero?
The average MOT pass rate for the Optare Alero is 69.6% compared to the Optare average of 75.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Optare Alero?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Optare Alero reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 69.6%, the Optare Alero is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Optare Alero?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Optare Alero?
Typical mileage for the Optare Alero: 105,736 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Alero to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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