Alfa romeo 159 - 2009
313.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo 159, model year 2009.
Sample size: 753 cars, 1,697 tests and 5,323 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 753 cars
The 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 exhibits a slightly higher overall defect rate than the average car of the same year, with 314 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 310. Notably, while tyre wear is common, the model particularly excels in categories such as Visibility, Lights & Electrics, and Equipment, showing a significant reduction in defects compared to the average. However, it has a notable increase in defects within the 'Other' category. Mileage trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, the defect rate rises, especially in the oldest mileage bracket. Overall, while the Alfa Romeo 159 demonstrates strengths in some areas, it faces challenges in certain defect categories.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 753 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 3.3% worse
121.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▲ 14.7% better
13.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 20.5% better
18.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 31.8% better
55.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 5.7% worse
317.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 1.4% better
40.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 33.7% better
5.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 59.0% worse
54.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 772
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 447
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 426
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 315
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 286
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 176
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 145
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 138
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 133
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 127
Serious faults (Top 10)
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 133
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 127
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 33