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Alfa Romeo 159 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
54.1% pass rate
from 1,352 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 159 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Coil spring (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Mounting (26 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.89% fail on Other suspension component (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.59% fail on Macpherson strut (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 18% fail on Brakes (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (38 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.074% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
        • 0.074% fail on Lever
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.59% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.074% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.074% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.074% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.074% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.074% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.074% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.074% fail on Size/type
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Particulate filter (24 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.67% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (42% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.074% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame condition (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.67% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.074% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.074% fail on Bracket
    • 0.074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
    • 0.074% fail on Floor
    • 0.074% fail on Undertray
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.074% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pipes and hoses (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pump (26 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Steering play
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates

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