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MK59 XEN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 XEN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 116,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 113,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,998 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 110,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,120 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper poor

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering, Suspension & Brake components covered in grease like substance; Not allowing complete check

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering, Suspension & Brake components covered in grease like substance; Not allowing complete check

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,152 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 61,152 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,934 miles

offside rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 28 May 2014 50,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 30 May 2013 44,970 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 29,285 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 XEN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XEN, 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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MK59 XEN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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