2009 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4L Diesel · WP58 DYB
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 184,763 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WP58 DYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 184,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
WP58 DYB Mileage History
- 04/03/2023134,265 mi
- 28/11/2024166,641 mi+32,376 mi
- 02/12/2024166,873 mi+232 mi
- 23/12/2025184,515 mi+17,642 mi
- 29/12/2025184,763 mi+248 mi
Average of roughly 17,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WP58 DYB 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 (WP58 DYB) between March 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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- Front Subframe CorrosionSerious
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 FailureSerious
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 FailureSerious
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.
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