2009 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · RT52 BAD
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/06/2009. Recorded mileage 160,175 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1910cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RT52 BAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2026
- 160,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RT52 BAD Mileage History
- 29/01/2024139,189 mi
- 01/02/2024139,422 mi+233 mi
- 27/02/2025147,169 mi+7,747 mi
- 04/03/2025147,170 mi+1 mi
- 10/03/2026160,175 mi+13,005 mi
Average of roughly 9,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RT52 BAD 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 (RT52 BAD) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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