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OY09 KYK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,034 mi
Last recorded166,034 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 KYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 166,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,149 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,978 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 100,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 100,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,935 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,068 miles

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

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

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

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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OY09 KYK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY09 KYK, 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 OY09 KYK registered?

OY09 KYK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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