2009 Alfa Romeo 159 · 2,922 MOT tests
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 reliability
2009 Alfa Romeo 159s fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 159 years (2,922 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo 159s: 42.6%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo 159s: 42.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 117,975
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,922
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.1% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.6%
- Brakes16.6%
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Tyres10.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 8.45%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.05%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.45%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel smoke above limit, post-2008 3.05%
Excess diesel smoke can point to poor combustion or engine wear, which can be costly, so check before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.98%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.01%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.45%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.49%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.5%)
Is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 reliable?
2009 Alfa Romeo 159s fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 159 years (2,922 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (8.45% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.05% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (4.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 shows 117,975 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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