2011 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · M80 EDB
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2011. Recorded mileage 156,922 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1910cc
M80 EDB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 156,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
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.
M80 EDB Mileage History
- 18/08/201451,126 mi
- 18/08/201451,126 mi
- 27/08/201565,430 mi+14,304 mi
- 01/03/201785,208 mi+19,778 mi
- 09/03/201785,312 mi+104 mi
- 17/03/2018104,848 mi+19,536 mi
- 13/02/2019122,741 mi+17,893 mi
- 06/02/2020125,278 mi+2,537 mi
- 11/02/2020125,307 mi+29 mi
- 10/02/2021126,732 mi+1,425 mi
- 11/02/2021126,738 mi+6 mi
- 11/02/2022129,757 mi+3,019 mi
- 11/02/2022129,759 mi+2 mi
- 07/02/2023135,047 mi+5,288 mi
- 10/02/2023135,051 mi+4 mi
- 26/03/2024146,145 mi+11,094 mi
- 17/03/2025151,143 mi+4,998 mi
- 20/03/2025151,145 mi+2 mi
- 23/03/2026156,907 mi+5,762 mi
- 09/04/2026156,922 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 9,088 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
M80 EDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (M80 EDB) between August 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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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