2009 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · SL59 AVC
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/09/2009. Recorded mileage 128,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,577 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
SL59 AVC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2023
- 128,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
SL59 AVC Mileage History
- 08/03/2022122,882 mi
- 15/03/2022122,887 mi+5 mi
- 15/03/2023128,577 mi+5,690 mi
Average of roughly 5,593 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SL59 AVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (SL59 AVC) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 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.