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AK58 ORH

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,529 mi
Last recorded104,529 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ORH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 104,529 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General light corrosion on subframe/ suspension/ exhaust/ brake components.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 102,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,820 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 96,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 91,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam insecure/too high (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm also worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre inner wear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 79,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre inner wear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + very heavy inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,834 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,114 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,978 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre valve deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inside

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inside

rear no plate deteriorating

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,032 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner face

Fail 12 Feb 2013 54,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner face

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear no plate poor condition

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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AK58 ORH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK58 ORH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK58 ORH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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