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Alfa Romeo 159 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
61.6% pass rate
from 528 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 159 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.57% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.19% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
  • 1.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates

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