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JU53 TYN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,264 mi
Last recorded122,264 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU53 TYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 122,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion present

Pass 14 Nov 2024 118,817 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,817 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 114,078 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,250 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 107,249 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,868 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,688 miles

nearside handbrake performance slightly low

strong smell of diesel from engine bay-unable to locate any leak at time of test

washers in poor working order (offside washer jet inop)

Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,688 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside handbrake performance slightly low

strong smell of diesel from engine bay-unable to locate any leak at time of test

washers in poor working order (offside washer jet inop)

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,715 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,361 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 57,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone-chips front windscreen zone B

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,527 miles

Both Front Tyres Have Slight Wall Damage

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding Slightly

Nail In O/S/R Tyre

Stone-chips In Windscreen Zone B

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,486 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted limited view

Fail 10 Jan 2012 24,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted limited view

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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JU53 TYN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JU53 TYN, 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 JU53 TYN registered?

JU53 TYN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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