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SU59 LLA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU59 LLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 80,490 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,424 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone (B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 71,467 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone (B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,620 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,620 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,562 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,909 miles

slight binding at the offside rear brake.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,305 miles

outer sidewall of the offside front tyre is damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,791 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 25,790 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,519 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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SU59 LLA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SU59 LLA, 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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SU59 LLA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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