Alfa romeo 156 - 2005
353.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo 156, model year 2005.
Sample size: 171 cars, 339 tests and 1,199 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 171 cars
The 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has an overall defect rate of 354 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 6% lower than the average car of the same year. It performs particularly well in the brake and steering categories, showing significantly fewer issues compared to the average, with defect rates 36% and 45% lower, respectively. However, it struggles with body and structure defects, with a rate that is 27% higher than average. Additionally, as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model tends to rise more sharply than the average, particularly in the higher mileage categories. Overall, while the Alfa Romeo 156 excels in some areas, it has notable weaknesses that may require attention.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 171 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 34.9% better
103.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 44.6% better
12.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 3.9% worse
29.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 5.7% better
103.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 1.2% better
310.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▼ 23.7% worse
76.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 46.5% worse
18.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 12.4% worse
52.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7