Where is the VIN number in Alfa Romeo 159 (2006-2008)?

This guide shows where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Alfa Romeo 159 produced between 2006 and 2008, using the most reliable, real-world locations you can physically verify on the car.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Engine Bay VIN Plate (Primary)

• Where to look: Open the hood and locate the top of the left suspension strut tower. You’ll see a silver metal manufacturer’s plate riveted to the tower with the VIN (ZAR…) plus weight ratings and other ID data.
• Access: Generally easy to reach and scan. If it’s dirty, oxidized, or faded, you may need to scrub it gently with a microfiber cloth and mild cleaner to restore contrast.
• Note: “Left” means the vehicle’s left side (as if you’re sitting in the car facing forward). This plate is typically on the left structure regardless of LHD/RHD.
• Tip: If the lettering is faded or the plate is grimy, use the app’s contrast-friendly scanning—scan the VIN directly with your phone to reduce misreads from worn characters.

2) Windshield VIN (Dash Display)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the bottom corner of the windshield at the dash area (commonly at the driver-side corner).
• Access: Easy to view, but glare/reflections and the windshield angle can make it frustrating to read accurately.
• Note: This is a “view-only” VIN—good for quick checks, but always confirm against a stamped VIN or plate if buying the car.
• Tip: Reflections cause transcription mistakes—capture it instantly with ScanVin so you don’t have to squint and manually type the characters.

3) Floor / Chassis Stamped VIN (Footwell)

• Where to look: Check the front footwell floor, near the seat rail, under the carpet area. There’s usually a rectangular plastic flap/trim cover in the carpet—lift/slide that flap to reveal the VIN stamped into the chassis metal.
• Access: Harder. It’s dark, often dirty (it’s a footwell), and the stamping is low contrast (metal-on-metal).
• Note: On 159s this is commonly found in the driver’s footwell, but for safe coverage across markets: check the front footwell floor (commonly on the passenger side for LHD vehicles, but check the driver side footwell if not found).
• Tip: Use a flashlight and hold the phone steady—use the flashlight + OCR scan to pull characters off low-contrast stamped metal without guessing.

4) Boot/Trunk Sticker (Secondary Check)

• Where to look: In the boot/trunk under the carpet, commonly toward the left side area or near the spare wheel well.
• Access: Moderate effort—empty the trunk, then lift the carpet to check for the ID sticker.
• Note: Treat stickers as secondary verification; they can be missing or replaced more easily than stamped metal.
• Tip: If you’re bent over the boot trying to write it down, scan it instead of copying by hand to avoid mistakes in awkward positions.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is VIN number of my Alfa Romeo 159 ( 2005 - 2011 ) - YouTube

▶ Watch Alfa Romeo 159 VIN Location Guide

• Real-world walkaround showing the Alfa Romeo 159 and zooming in on the engine-bay VIN plate location.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Engine bay plate hard to read: Dirt, oxidation, or fading can hide characters—clean the plate and view it from a couple angles before scanning.
• Footwell stamped VIN is “invisible”: The stamping is low-contrast and sits in a dark, dirty area—lift the carpet flap, use a flashlight, and take a straight-on photo.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: Boot stickers can be missing or replaced; for purchase checks, prioritize the stamped chassis VIN and the engine-bay plate for verification.

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