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OU59 YPX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,149 mi
Last recorded56,149 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 56,149 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,705 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 45,285 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,693 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,514 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 37,453 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,915 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,479 miles

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

osr light lense cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 20,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,556 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 14,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 YPX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU59 YPX, 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 OU59 YPX registered?

OU59 YPX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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The MOT history for OU59 YPX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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