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EA09 OKT

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 OKT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 116,317 miles

under sealed front to rear

Fail 17 Jul 2026 116,290 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2026 116,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2025 112,581 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake leaver

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front steering rack boot

Pass 4 Mar 2024 108,911 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 108,886 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,379 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,264 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,520 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 89,520 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 80,469 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,761 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,081 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,147 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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EA09 OKT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EA09 OKT, 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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EA09 OKT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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