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DN58 SYE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,352 mi
Last recorded92,352 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN58 SYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 92,352 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 both sides worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,332 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front under tray partly insecure

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

all underside corroded

bonnet lever worn

Fail 8 Dec 2023 92,332 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front under tray partly insecure

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

all underside corroded

bonnet lever worn

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,330 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front undertray partly insecure

all underside very corroded

bonnet lever worn

Fail 2 Dec 2022 92,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low readings both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front undertray partly insecure

all underside very corroded

bonnet lever worn

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

all underside & components corroded

handbrake performance on limit

Fail 26 Nov 2021 91,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

all underside & components corroded

handbrake performance on limit

Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,919 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 91,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both old (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both old (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 86,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,732 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 77,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45zr18 bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to limits

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,361 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,614 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 35,613 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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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DN58 SYE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN58 SYE, 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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DN58 SYE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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