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FE59 YTX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

218,523 mi
Last recorded218,523 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 YTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 218,523 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 210,661 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 200,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 189,102 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 177,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 165,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 154,770 miles

n\s front fog in operative

Pass 21 Aug 2019 144,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,383 miles

front pads wearing

imbalance of front brakes pulling too offside

nearside rear binding

rear pads wearing

smoke

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 87,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Aug 2012 87,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

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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FE59 YTX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FE59 YTX, 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 FE59 YTX registered?

FE59 YTX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 YTX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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