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DU59 OYH

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,571 mi
Last recorded119,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 OYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 119,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 112,589 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,010 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 105,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,282 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 95,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres uneven wear getting close to legal limts

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,440 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,930 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,649 miles

offside front lower arm ball joint slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2017 63,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to limit uneven also (4.1.E.1)

brake caliper has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edges limit also (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

offside front lower arm ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,766 miles

offside front tyre wear inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge close to limit uneven wear

Fail 6 Jan 2017 53,766 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wear inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge close to limit uneven wear

Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,735 miles

both rear tyres slight uneven wear inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2016 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slight uneven wear inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,772 miles

front brake disc worn but not weakened

Fail 7 Jan 2015 36,772 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn but not weakened

Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,166 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 29,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 23,976 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 OYH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 DU59 OYH, 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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DU59 OYH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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