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CE09 TYY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,993 mi
Last recorded124,993 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 TYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 124,993 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 124,890 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 113,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 105,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,053 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,223 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 76,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted to outer sills

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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CE09 TYY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE09 TYY, 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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CE09 TYY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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