2007 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · OV57 ODG
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2007. Recorded mileage 90,203 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1910cc
OV57 ODG Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2017
- 90,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
OV57 ODG Mileage History
- 22/10/201037,515 mi
- 28/10/201037,664 mi+149 mi
- 25/10/201151,535 mi+13,871 mi
- 09/11/201257,788 mi+6,253 mi
- 09/11/201257,789 mi+1 mi
- 14/02/201470,404 mi+12,615 mi
- 27/03/201580,746 mi+10,342 mi
- 09/03/201685,257 mi+4,511 mi
- 26/05/201790,203 mi+4,946 mi
Average of roughly 7,992 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
OV57 ODG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (OV57 ODG) between October 2010 and May 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2017 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”.
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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