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MK59 XCR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,556 mi
Last recorded132,556 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 XCR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 132,556 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 127,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 123,237 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,237 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,224 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 99,629 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 94,337 miles

emissions to clean for result

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,474 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,027 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 69,551 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,785 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,191 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,985 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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MK59 XCR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK59 XCR, 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 MK59 XCR registered?

MK59 XCR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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