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MT59 ODR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 ODR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust hanger broken off and two small holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 126,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust hanger broken off and two small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 119,089 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,327 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 82,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,683 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,427 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,917 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,022 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,085 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edge.

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Power steering pump noisy.

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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MT59 ODR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MT59 ODR, 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 MT59 ODR registered?

MT59 ODR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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