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EA09 OKV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,078 mi
Last recorded160,078 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 OKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 160,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 155,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 148,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 146,965 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 144,021 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 137,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,252 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,037 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 107,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,526 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,422 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,161 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 65,063 miles

inner edge of n/s/r tyre worn

inner edge of o/s/r tyre worn

rear brake pads worn to 3 mm

Fail 1 May 2012 65,061 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner edge of n/s/r tyre worn

inner edge of o/s/r tyre worn

rear brake pads worn to 3 mm

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 OKV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EA09 OKV, 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 OKV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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