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YEZ 7750

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,611 mi
Last recorded96,611 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 7750
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 96,611 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody covered all over in underseal

Fail 18 Dec 2025 96,611 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 96,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front sub - frame rust.

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper NOT returning to stop.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear sub - frame rust.

both battery terminals loose.

oil leaks.

under side rust.

Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,384 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 89,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,924 miles

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,330 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres inner edge slight wear

nearside washer operation

rear exhaust clamp condition

Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,330 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres inner edge slight wear

nearside washer operation

rear exhaust clamp condition

Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower damper tube plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower damper tube plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,156 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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YEZ 7750 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YEZ 7750, 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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YEZ 7750 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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