2006 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2L Petrol · RF06 AXV
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 136,798 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF06 AXV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2019
- 136,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF06 AXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (RF06 AXV) between July 2009 and April 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
RF06 AXV Mileage History
- 09/07/200940,273 mi
- 16/10/201055,714 mi+15,441 mi
- 11/04/201155,961 mi+247 mi
- 12/04/201267,237 mi+11,276 mi
- 12/04/201267,274 mi+37 mi
- 04/04/201376,861 mi+9,587 mi
- 19/03/201485,113 mi+8,252 mi
- 20/03/201485,113 mi
- 07/04/201595,894 mi+10,781 mi
- 07/04/201595,894 mi
- 11/04/2016106,777 mi+10,883 mi
- 11/04/2016106,777 mi
- 12/04/2017114,759 mi+7,982 mi
- 20/04/2018119,951 mi+5,192 mi
- 17/04/2019136,798 mi+16,847 mi
Average of roughly 9,879 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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