Alfa Romeo 159 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Alfa Romeo 159. Check any 159 by registration number below.

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67.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.2%

vs Alfa Romeo Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Alfa Romeo 159 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Alfa Romeo 159 has an average MOT pass rate of 67.7%, which is 15.2 percentage points below the Alfa Romeo brand average of 82.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 159 on the road.

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your 159 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Alfa Romeo 159, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Alfa Romeo 159 performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 212 vehicles

70.8%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

23.1%

2011

Based on 1,253 vehicles

65.3%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

30.3%

2010

Based on 1,776 vehicles

62.6%Below Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2009

Based on 2,035 vehicles

63.0%Below Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

32.6%

2008

Based on 1,995 vehicles

62.6%Below Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

28.5%

2007

Based on 1,904 vehicles

61.7%Below Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

28.6%

2006

Based on 648 vehicles

59.6%Below Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

24.4%

2005

Based on 257 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

Mileage at 10yr

183k mi

0

Based on 5,528 vehicles

69.1%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo 159

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.9%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.5%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.1%

A tyre cords visible or damaged

2.8%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

2.6%

Alfa Romeo 159 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

9.0%

Rear Nearside

4.7%

Front Offside

4.7%

Other Alfa Romeo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Alfa Romeo models.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 T 170

98.9% pass rate

Alfa Romeo Mito

74.2% pass rate

Alfa Romeo Brera

73.6% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 932

87.7% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 Jtd 16v 150 Sportwagon

88.6% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Ts 105cv

92.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Alfa Romeo 159

Alfa Romeo 159 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Alfa Romeo 159 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo 159?

The average MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo 159 is 67.7% compared to the Alfa Romeo average of 82.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo 159?

The most common MOT failures on the Alfa Romeo 159 are: Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (3.9%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.5%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Alfa Romeo 159 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 67.7%, the Alfa Romeo 159 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Alfa Romeo 159?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Alfa Romeo 159?

Typical mileage for the Alfa Romeo 159: 114,852 miles at 5 years, 182,739 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 159 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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