ALFA ROMEO 156 MOT pass rate
69.2% of 1,929 ALFA ROMEO 156 MOT tests pass.
The 156 passes 69.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ALFA ROMEO models (75.1%).
The ALFA ROMEO 156 passes 69.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 69.2% | 1,926 | 98,205 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ALFA ROMEO 156
The most common reason the ALFA ROMEO 156 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 65.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 35.8% | Excessively deteriorated |
| Suspension | 34.1% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 33.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 27.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 21.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 16.1% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 13.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 5.8% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fixing missing |
Related ALFA ROMEO models
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA — 74.3% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO MITO — 69.2% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 90.2% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER — 75.3% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO STELVIO — 91.9% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO 159 — 63.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ALFA ROMEO 156?
- 69.2% of ALFA ROMEO 156 MOT tests pass, based on 1,929 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ALFA ROMEO 156?
- The most common reason the ALFA ROMEO 156 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the ALFA ROMEO 156's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the ALFA ROMEO service history guide for how to check and keep one.