2007 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4L Diesel · LT07 CZK

This Alfa Romeo 159 presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 20 June 2022 at 48,822 miles. That test passed, but flagged four advisories: perishing on both front tyres and worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides. These are age-related deterioration items rather than acute failures, and the overall trend across the record is one of consistent, low-defect passes. The maintenance pattern suggests a vehicle that has been kept in regular use and presented for annual testing without significant lapses. The mileage record tells a clear story of very light use. Between the 2018 test at 44,107 miles and the 2022 test at 48,822 miles, the car covered just 4,715 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,180 miles annually in that window. Earlier years show slightly higher accumulation, with 4,171 miles added between June 2019 and July 2020. The total of 48,822 miles over approximately 19 years works out to around 2,570 miles per year, well below the UK average. The record is clean with no gaps in MOT continuity from 2018 through 2022, indicating the car was kept on the road and tested annually without prolonged periods off-cover. The recurring advisory theme across multiple tests is tyre perishing and cracking, noted in 2020 and again in 2022. On a car this age, even low-mileage use leads to rubber degradation from age alone, so a buyer should carefully inspect all four tyres, including the spare, for sidewall cracking, date codes, and uneven wear. The worn front suspension bushes flagged in 2022 at 48,822 miles warrant a physical check for play and deterioration, as these components affect steering precision and can accelerate tyre wear if left unaddressed. Given the low mileage and age, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly on subframes, sills, and brake lines, is advisable. Brake components, including discs, pads, and calipers, should be examined for surface corrosion and binding, as infrequent use can cause seizure even when pad material remains. The exhaust system and its mountings should also be checked for corrosion and gas leaks, as short-trip running accelerates internal moisture buildup.