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LB59 AOE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,243 mi
Last recorded76,243 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 AOE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 76,243 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 73,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,562 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 64,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inadequate repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut cut and insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Offside track rod end insecure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fitted upside down

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 59,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 46,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 43,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 41,048 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,702 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,022 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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LB59 AOE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 LB59 AOE, 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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LB59 AOE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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