2007 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · OY57 UEL
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 195,104 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OY57 UEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 195,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 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.
OY57 UEL Mileage History
- 23/06/2023192,928 mi
- 13/07/2023193,023 mi+95 mi
- 20/03/2025193,979 mi+956 mi
- 20/03/2025193,979 mi
- 24/03/2026195,104 mi+1,125 mi
Average of roughly 791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY57 UEL 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 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (OY57 UEL) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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 (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “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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- Front Subframe CorrosionSerious
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 FailureSerious
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 FailureSerious
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.
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