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DU59 OYA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,502 mi
Last recorded90,502 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 OYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 90,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear silencer damaged but not leaking.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,816 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 78,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,824 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,824 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)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort no reading (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,052 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 62,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,214 miles

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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DU59 OYA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU59 OYA, 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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What year was DU59 OYA registered?

DU59 OYA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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