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EA09 OLN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,951 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 6 Mar 2024 109,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,485 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 93,616 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,900 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,892 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,930 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 73,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,133 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,710 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 39,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,065 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 30,065 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 OLN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OLN, 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 EA09 OLN registered?

EA09 OLN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is EA09 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 OLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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