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KM59 LPX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,124 mi
Last recorded107,124 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 LPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 107,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi webbing braking up

on pre check had to put 1lt of oil in before test

Fail 15 Dec 2025 107,120 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front exhaust flexi webbing braking up

on pre check had to put 1lt of oil in before test

Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 86,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 75,844 miles

Nearside 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 Coil spring insecure Shock absorber bottom spring cup is broken and no longer supports the spring properly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 68,145 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 61,347 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 57,759 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 57,759 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 17,210 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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KM59 LPX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM59 LPX, 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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KM59 LPX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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