Alfa Romeo 159 MOT Results

Registered in 2006

52.5% pass rate

from 530 tests in 2021

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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 159 is unusually good or bad.

27% fail on Suspension (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 10% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 10% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 9.4% fail on Coil spring (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.75% fail on Mounting (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Ball joint (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Suspension arm (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Sub-frames (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Sub-frame (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.38% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.75% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.57% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.38% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
19% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 16% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.2% fail on Rbt
      - 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.75% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.19% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.1% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.75% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.38% fail on Cable
- 0.75% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.75% fail on Lever
- 0.75% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.19% fail on Hand lever
- 0.19% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.19% fail on Servos
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.5% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 5.5% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.38% fail on Horn
  - 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.38% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.38% fail on Position lamp
8.7% fail on Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Condition
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.19% fail on Size/type
8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.75% fail on Emission control equipment (22 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.75% fail on Particulate filter (146 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.19% fail on Oxygen sensor
    - 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.19% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.19% fail on Other leaks
7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.8% fail on Transmission
  - 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.4% fail on Joints
    - 0.19% fail on Flexible couplings
  - 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.19% fail on Prop shaft
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.57% fail on Doors
  - 0.38% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.38% fail on Door condition
  - 0.19% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.19% fail on Door condition
- 0.38% fail on Undertray (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.19% fail on Tank
- 0.19% fail on Bumpers
- 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.19% fail on Bracket
6.6% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.9% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.75% fail on Other components (61 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.75% fail on Steering linkage (91 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Drag link end (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 1.9% fail on Steering play (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Steering rack (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Pump
5.7% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 1.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.1% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.57% fail on Windscreen
4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.6% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.19% fail on Airbags
  - 0.19% fail on Drivers airbag
1.3% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.1% fail on Attachment
- 0.19% fail on Condition
0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.57% fail on Registration plates