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MA59 KYE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,937 mi
Last recorded136,937 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 KYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 136,937 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,169 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 117,166 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,273 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 105,273 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction visor removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 98,912 miles

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion rear section of exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2018 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion rear section of exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,678 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 86,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Dec 2015 86,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,567 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,704 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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MA59 KYE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MA59 KYE, 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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MA59 KYE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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