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RE58 YAF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,594 mi
Last recorded160,594 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 YAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 160,594 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 160,538 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 154,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 154,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 147,984 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 147,910 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 142,496 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 131,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,375 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 113,371 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,347 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 107,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 107,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,987 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 102,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel a little stiff to rotate.

Offside Front Trailing arm bush perished/splitting.

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

Wipers smeary.

X2 rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,465 miles

all four tyres are worn on the inner edges of the tread

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,808 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,252 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 75,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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RE58 YAF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RE58 YAF, 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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RE58 YAF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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