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EK59 GYT

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,832 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 104,277 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,271 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured and o/s/front side lamp dim (4.4.3 (a))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,667 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,778 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 49,778 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,874 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 8,638 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 GYT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

EK59 GYT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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