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RO59 EPN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,157 mi
Last recorded131,157 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 EPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 131,157 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front front subframe corroding both sides

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 119,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wishbone back bush split

Offside Front Lower wishbone back bush split (slight play)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nsf brake fluctuating

oil leak (sump)

oil leak (turbo)

osf disc worn (inner)

slight brake pedal creep

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower wishbone back bush split

Offside Front Lower wishbone back bush split (slight play)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nsf brake fluctuating

oil leak (sump)

oil leak (turbo)

osf disc worn (inner)

slight brake pedal creep

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,048 miles

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

boot release not working

engine cover and undertrays fitted

limited park brake reserve

oil leak (turbo?)

subframe corroding

wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

boot release not working

coolant below min

engine cover and undertrays fitted

limited park brake reserve

oil leak (turbo?)

subframe corroding

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,431 miles

front subframe corroding

ns dip beam dim

oil leak (turbo?)

wipers starting to smear

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 92,329 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,178 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2016 79,493 miles

Advise hand brake just passed 17%

Fail 9 May 2016 79,493 miles

Advise hand brake just passed 17%

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 71,220 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 71,220 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) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,667 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,667 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,285 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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RO59 EPN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO59 EPN, 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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RO59 EPN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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