2009 Alfa Romeo 159 1.7L Petrol · SL59 UFD
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2009. Recorded mileage 112,766 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1742cc
SL59 UFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 112,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
SL59 UFD Mileage History
- 20/10/202167,620 mi
- 11/10/202277,164 mi+9,544 mi
- 17/10/202387,214 mi+10,050 mi
- 23/09/202499,733 mi+12,519 mi
- 08/10/2025112,766 mi+13,033 mi
Average of roughly 11,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL59 UFD 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 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (SL59 UFD) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.