2008 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · MM57 ABV
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05/02/2008. Recorded mileage 142,978 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1910cc
MM57 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 142,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MM57 ABV Mileage History
- 30/08/2023138,061 mi
- 04/09/2023138,062 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/2024140,598 mi+2,536 mi
- 02/09/2025142,964 mi+2,366 mi
- 08/09/2025142,978 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MM57 ABV 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 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (MM57 ABV) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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