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OU59 YPH

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,056 mi
Last recorded156,056 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YPH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 156,056 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount or bearing play but not too much

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,815 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 147,707 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil light flashing on dash

Fail 30 Dec 2019 147,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil light flashing on dash

Pass 19 Dec 2018 141,807 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 141,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 135,838 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,469 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 113,469 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 101,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes greased

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,716 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,529 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 61,529 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OU59 YPH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU59 YPH, 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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OU59 YPH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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