2006 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2L Petrol · AY56 GXM
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 07/12/2006. Recorded mileage 98,086 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2198cc
AY56 GXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 98,086 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.
AY56 GXM Mileage History
- 13/09/202393,069 mi
- 12/09/202495,501 mi+2,432 mi
- 19/09/202495,502 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/202598,050 mi+2,548 mi
- 21/10/202598,086 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 2,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY56 GXM 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 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (AY56 GXM) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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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