2009 Alfa Romeo GT diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Alfa Romeo GT first registered in 2009 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 248 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 248 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2009 Alfa Romeo GT diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2009 Alfa Romeo GT diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension50% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres39% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes32% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics29% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Exhaust and emissions18% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Rust and bodywork16% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 Alfa Romeo GT diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Alfa Romeo GT compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 247 | Suspension 51% |
| 2008 | 1,381 | Suspension 49% |
| 2007 | 1,209 | Suspension 46% |
| 2006 | 605 | Suspension 43% |
| 2005 | 638 | Suspension 41% |
| 2004 | 352 | Suspension 37% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Alfa Romeo GT cars first registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score