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LD59 YFM

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,164 mi
Last recorded129,164 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 YFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 129,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 123,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 123,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2022 116,790 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,824 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 105,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,735 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 99,735 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,058 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 96,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,304 miles

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o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 85,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,916 miles

N/S wiper blade split

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,142 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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LD59 YFM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LD59 YFM, 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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LD59 YFM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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