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YK59 YGY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,109 mi
Last recorded70,109 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 70,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,859 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension component showing sign of corrosion ,rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,739 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable zlight corrosion (5.1.1 (a))

reverse lamp inop

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess osf bottom engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet latch damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess osf bottom engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet latch damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,558 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,540 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,113 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 50,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,236 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 45,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,900 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 40,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine lamp on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,725 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,828 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 20,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YK59 YGY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK59 YGY, 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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YK59 YGY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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