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FD09 YPY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,235 mi
Last recorded134,235 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 YPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 134,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 134,220 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,464 miles

Central stop lamp inop'

Offside Front tyre inner worn GOOD main tread.

bonnet safety release handle part missing.

headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

reverse lights inop'

windscreen chip drivers side.

Fail 30 Oct 2024 127,462 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 actual 1.73 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb ?? (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp inop'

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp inop' ... (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner worn GOOD main tread.

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

bonnet safety release handle part missing.

headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

reverse lights inop'

windscreen chip drivers side.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,068 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp inop' (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight inner wear / good main tread

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

Reverse light inop'

bonnet safety catch handle broken / part missing

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn ..235/40/19.. (5.2.3 (e))

Note; bonnet safety release handle missing / broken off ....

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

Reverse light inoperative .........

Fail 28 Oct 2022 98,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open .. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield is there but TOTTALY INSECURE.... (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn ..235/40/19.. (5.2.3 (e))

Note; bonnet safety release handle missing / broken off ....

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

Reverse light inoperative .........

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,732 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,731 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,347 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 72,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,226 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 56,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 25,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,094 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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FD09 YPY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FD09 YPY, 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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FD09 YPY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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