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EY59 LKF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,819 mi
Last recorded81,819 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 81,819 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 81,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,452 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,319 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 69,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 59,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,909 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 48,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,574 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on sidewall

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,662 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,715 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 33,715 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,580 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 29,580 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake sticking on slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,542 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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EY59 LKF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY59 LKF, 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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EY59 LKF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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