ALFA ROMEO 159 MOT Pass Rate
62.4% of 1,427 ALFA ROMEO 159 MOT tests pass.
The 159 passes 62.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ALFA ROMEO models (73.8%).
The ALFA ROMEO 159 passes 62.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 62.8% at 10–15 years versus 62.1% 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 | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 62.8% | 554 | 122,735 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.1% | 873 | 121,104 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 56.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 56.4% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 46.8% | efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.8% | not working |
| Tyres | 25.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.7% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.1% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 9.0% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 8.5% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.2% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | missing |
Related ALFA ROMEO models
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA — 72.4% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO MITO — 68.9% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 88.6% pass rate
- ALFA ROMEO STELVIO — 93.1% pass rate