2006 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4L Diesel · SD56 HTT
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2006. Recorded mileage 165,488 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2387cc
SD56 HTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 165,488 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.
SD56 HTT Mileage History
- 06/11/2023158,589 mi
- 13/11/2023158,594 mi+5 mi
- 06/12/2024165,478 mi+6,884 mi
- 05/03/2025165,485 mi+7 mi
- 07/03/2025165,488 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD56 HTT 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 (SD56 HTT) between November 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 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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