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EY58 XNU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,559 mi
Last recorded96,559 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 XNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,559 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,041 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 76,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 76,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 72,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 70,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 70,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EY58 XNU 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 66.7%.

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 EY58 XNU, 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 EY58 XNU registered?

EY58 XNU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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