2007 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2L Petrol · KF07 UEH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a recent shift towards mechanical wear in the front end. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 120,215 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. That failure revealed multiple critical issues including excessively worn front lower suspension arm ball joints and steering rack inner joint play. The fact that these components were addressed immediately suggests a reactive maintenance approach, as the front steering and suspension assembly is reaching the end of its service life. The recorded mileage of 120,215 miles over 19 years reflects an average usage of approximately 6,300 miles per annum, which is consistent with low-mileage usage for this age. The data shows a period of stability between 2022 and 2024, where the vehicle passed with no recorded defects. However, there is a notable gap of 5,350 miles between September 2023 and June 2024, followed by another 5,600 miles leading into the 2025 failure. This recent interval suggests the car has been driven more frequently lately, which likely accelerated the degradation of the rubber components and ball joints. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the front steering geometry and suspension to ensure the repairs made after the June 2025 failure were executed professionally. The previous failure also noted an exhaust leak affecting emissions, which should be verified to ensure the entire exhaust system is sound and to prevent future test failures. Given the age of the Alfa Romeo, close attention should also be paid to structural corrosion on the subframes and rear suspension mounting, as these are common points of failure for this model that are not always fully captured in standard MOT advisories.