2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0L Diesel · MJ61 FYV
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2011. Recorded mileage 117,664 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1956cc
MJ61 FYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 117,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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.
MJ61 FYV Mileage History
- 13/11/2023101,444 mi
- 21/11/2023101,479 mi+35 mi
- 26/11/2024109,288 mi+7,809 mi
- 17/12/2024109,322 mi+34 mi
- 16/12/2025117,664 mi+8,342 mi
Average of roughly 7,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ61 FYV 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 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (MJ61 FYV) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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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