ALFA ROMEO 159 MOT pass rate
63.7% of 5,601 ALFA ROMEO 159 MOT tests pass.
The 159 passes 63.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ALFA ROMEO models (75.1%).
The ALFA ROMEO 159 passes 63.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 63.7% at 10–15 years versus 63.6% at 15+ years.
| 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 | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 63.7% | 2,497 | 119,410 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.6% | 3,103 | 122,425 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ALFA ROMEO 159
The most common reason the ALFA ROMEO 159 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 58.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Fractured or broken".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 58.9% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 46.3% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.7% | Not working |
| Tyres | 24.7% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.6% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 11.6% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 7.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 BRERA — 73.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ALFA ROMEO 159?
- 63.7% of ALFA ROMEO 159 MOT tests pass, based on 5,601 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ALFA ROMEO 159?
- The most common reason the ALFA ROMEO 159 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 58.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Fractured or broken".
- Does this show the ALFA ROMEO 159'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.