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YH59 SVU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,106 mi
Last recorded144,106 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 SVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 144,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 141,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 139,647 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 132,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,091 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 127,923 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 127,923 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 124,488 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 124,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,395 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

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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YH59 SVU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH59 SVU, 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 YH59 SVU registered?

YH59 SVU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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