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AF09 VLS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 118,867 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,013 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 107,010 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front worn on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,433 miles

Bumper insecure damage ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear wheel binding

Fail 5 Dec 2017 102,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bumper insecure damage ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear wheel binding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,202 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,824 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 13 Mar 2014 70,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 69,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,280 miles

offside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,946 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF09 VLS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF09 VLS, 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 AF09 VLS registered?

AF09 VLS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 VLS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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