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LL59 MTY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,464 mi
Last recorded66,464 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 MTY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 66,464 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 66,463 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,758 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 56,757 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn bald 235/40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,213 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2022 50,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 48,206 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 20 Jan 2020 45,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,745 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,708 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 31,852 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre worn very close to limits on inner area 235/40/19

offside front tyre wearing low on inner area

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,997 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,234 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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LL59 MTY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LL59 MTY, 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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LL59 MTY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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