Alfa romeo 159
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 7,379 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
7,379
Best Year
2012 (76%)
Years Covered
7
How reliable is the Alfa romeo 159?
Alfa romeo 159 by Year
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About the Alfa romeo 159
The Alfa romeo 159 has been tested 7,379 times in 2024 MOT data across 7 model years (2006 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 149 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer ALFA ROMEO 159s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 120,657 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 100,949 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Alfa romeo brand average of 80%, the 159 is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Alfa romeo models.
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