2007 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2L Petrol · SO56 MVL
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2007. Recorded mileage 109,124 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 2198cc
SO56 MVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2025
- 109,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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.
SO56 MVL Mileage History
- 08/08/202394,795 mi
- 30/10/2024104,557 mi+9,762 mi
- 22/11/2024104,642 mi+85 mi
- 25/11/2024104,810 mi+168 mi
- 13/11/2025109,124 mi+4,314 mi
Average of roughly 6,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO56 MVL 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 (SO56 MVL) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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