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FG59 OYJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,822 mi
Last recorded82,822 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 OYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,822 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 72,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 72,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 69,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,079 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 56,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,612 miles

tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,874 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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FG59 OYJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FG59 OYJ, 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 FG59 OYJ registered?

FG59 OYJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for FG59 OYJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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