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903X523

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,025 mi
Last recorded110,025 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X523
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 110,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 109,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,106 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,402 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 105,402 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,221 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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903X523 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 903X523, 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 903X523 registered?

903X523 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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