2006 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · MF56 FTA
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13/10/2006. Recorded mileage 227,910 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1910cc
MF56 FTA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2023
- 227,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
MF56 FTA Mileage History
- 01/08/2022218,970 mi
- 04/07/2023227,910 mi+8,940 mi
Average of roughly 9,691 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
MF56 FTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (MF56 FTA) between August 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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