Alfa Romeo 159 MOT Results

Registered in 2009

55.9% pass rate

from 1,118 tests in 2021

(15% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 159 is unusually good or bad.

20% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 12% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 12% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 11% fail on Coil spring (90% worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.72% fail on Mounting (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.1% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.27% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.45% fail on Linkage
  - 0.18% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.089% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.54% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.54% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.45% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.45% fail on Macpherson strut (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.089% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.089% fail on Ball joint
14% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 12% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 9.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 9.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.089% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    - 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
  - 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      - 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      - 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.089% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.089% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.089% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.81% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.54% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.089% fail on Brake slack adjuster
- 0.72% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.72% fail on Lever
- 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.089% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.089% fail on Pedal
- 0.089% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.6% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.089% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.089% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.089% fail on Horn
- 0.36% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.36% fail on Position lamp
- 0.089% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.089% fail on Switch
- 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
9.3% fail on Tyres (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Condition (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth
- 0.18% fail on Size/type
7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.089% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.089% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.089% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  - 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
5.2% fail on Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Washers
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.36% fail on Bonnet
5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.5% fail on Transmission
  - 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.4% fail on Joints
  - 0.089% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.089% fail on Joints
- 0.63% fail on Doors
  - 0.45% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.45% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.089% fail on Door condition
  - 0.089% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.089% fail on Door condition
- 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.27% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  - 0.089% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.089% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.18% fail on Chassis
  - 0.18% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.18% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.089% fail on Tank
  - 0.089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.089% fail on Seats
  - 0.089% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.089% fail on Undertray
2.4% fail on Steering
- 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.89% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.089% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.089% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.089% fail on Locking devices
- 0.89% fail on Steering gear (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.89% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Power steering
  - 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on Operation
- 0.27% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
0.89% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.54% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on Condition
- 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.27% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates