2006 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2L Petrol · SB55 NME
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 20/02/2006. Recorded mileage 155,157 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2198cc
SB55 NME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 155,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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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.
SB55 NME Mileage History
- 02/11/2023145,769 mi
- 19/12/2023145,771 mi+2 mi
- 20/12/2023145,776 mi+5 mi
- 22/10/2024155,152 mi+9,376 mi
- 25/10/2024155,157 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB55 NME 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 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (SB55 NME) between November 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 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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