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LC59 VLD

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,671 mi
Last recorded128,671 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 VLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 128,671 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 128,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 120,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,346 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 102,346 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 87,807 miles

Rear exhaust rear section heavily corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2020 87,806 miles

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

Rear exhaust rear section heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,099 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 80,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,760 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,405 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 25,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,731 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 18,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,287 miles

both front tyres worn low 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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LC59 VLD 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 77.8%.

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 LC59 VLD, 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 LC59 VLD registered?

LC59 VLD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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