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LB09 GTY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 GTY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 99,799 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,237 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,325 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,104 miles

Offside fuel pipes covered

osf washer jet provides no fluid but nsf provides enough to clear wind screen

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,243 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,897 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 34,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,032 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 25,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,042 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 19,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,075 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 13,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LB09 GTY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB09 GTY, 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 LB09 GTY registered?

LB09 GTY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is LB09 GTY safe to buy?

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