2009 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4L Diesel · GG08 ARR
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2009. Recorded mileage 144,704 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2387cc
GG08 ARR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 144,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 159
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GG08 ARR Mileage History
- 24/11/2022130,620 mi
- 22/12/2022130,622 mi+2 mi
- 26/01/2024134,705 mi+4,083 mi
- 23/01/2025141,179 mi+6,474 mi
- 29/06/2026144,704 mi+3,525 mi
Average of roughly 3,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GG08 ARR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (GG08 ARR) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”.
Common Problems: ALFA ROMEO 159
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Subframe Corrosion(Serious)
The front subframes were poorly protected from the factory and are prone to severe rusting in the UK climate. Replacing one is expensive due to parts and labor.
- M32 Gearbox Bearing Failure(Serious)
The M32 6-speed gearbox used in 1.9 diesels and 2.2 petrols has weak bearings that fail over time, especially if the oil is not changed.
- Power Steering Rack Failure(Serious)
Early cars used red steering fluid which damaged the rack seals. Many have been converted to green fluid, but the damage may already be done.
- Stretched Timing Chain (JTS Engines)(Moderate)
The 1.9 and 2.2 JTS petrol engines can suffer from stretched timing chains, often caused by long oil change intervals.
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