2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Alfa Romeo 159 MOT pass rate and common faults

618 MOT tests in 2024. 52.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time52.1%
Failed or needed repairs47.9%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 618 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  8. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.1%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.8%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.6%
  2. Brakes22.7%
  3. Lights & electrics20.4%
  4. Body & chassis14.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.1%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Steering4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.5%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%

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 2007 Alfa Romeo 159?

In 2024, 52.1% of 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 cars passed their MOT first time, across 618 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).