2010 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0L Diesel · F5 AJB
2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2010. Recorded mileage 120,677 miles. MOT valid until 11/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1956cc
F5 AJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 120,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
F5 AJB Mileage History
- 24/05/2024107,244 mi
- 02/06/2025113,595 mi+6,351 mi
- 03/06/2025113,598 mi+3 mi
- 22/05/2026120,627 mi+7,029 mi
- 11/06/2026120,677 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 6,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F5 AJB 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 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (F5 AJB) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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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