2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Alfa Romeo 159 MOT pass rate and common faults

441 MOT tests in 2024. 58.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time58.5%
Failed or needed repairs41.5%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 441 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.9%
    50 marked dangerous
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.3%
  2. Lights & electrics22.2%
  3. Brakes21.5%
  4. Tyres11.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159?

In 2024, 58.5% of 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 cars passed their MOT first time, across 441 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).