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Alfa Romeo 159 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
59.3% pass rate
from 827 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 159 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.36% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.48% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.48% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Pivot
        • 0.12% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.8% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Condition (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.48% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
    • 0.85% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.48% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates

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