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EK59 GYN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,891 mi
Last recorded169,891 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2026 169,891 miles

Exhaust tail box poor condition and baffles rattling

Nearside Rear Foot brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2025 158,913 miles

Front Tyres worn on edge

Rear Tyres perished

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2024 148,189 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2023 139,569 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,496 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,856 miles

Crack in windscreen

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2020 122,523 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads getting low

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

Windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,903 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,392 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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EK59 GYN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK59 GYN, 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 EK59 GYN registered?

EK59 GYN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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