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OU59 YSB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,725 mi
Last recorded92,725 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YSB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,725 miles

suspect dampness around fuel tank.

Fail 10 Dec 2022 92,703 miles

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

suspect dampness around fuel tank.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,410 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 88,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,729 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, also bald on inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 83,729 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, also bald on inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 68,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,226 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 54,195 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,840 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,380 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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OU59 YSB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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