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YC59 XRL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,930 mi
Last recorded51,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XRL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 51,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 50,677 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,534 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 47,168 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,467 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 30,775 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 30,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,227 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,476 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,916 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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YC59 XRL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YC59 XRL, 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 YC59 XRL registered?

YC59 XRL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 XRL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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