Alfa Romeo 156 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,929 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,929 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 63% of Alfa Romeo 156 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure and seat belts.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 156 tends to fail
Share of Alfa Romeo 156 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure, seat belts, emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Alfa Romeo 156 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Alfa Romeo 156 is about average for its age: 63% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give body & structure, seat belts and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Alfa Romeo 156?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Alfa Romeo 156 in 2024: 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Alfa Romeo 156 MOT?
For Alfa Romeo 156 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (7.1% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), seat belts (3.2% of tests vs 1.3% fleet), emissions & leaks (5.4% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).