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DK09 JZJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,399 mi
Last recorded136,399 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 JZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,399 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 136,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Lower cup becoming detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,196 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,286 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush n.s / o.s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 99,286 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush n.s / o.s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,451 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake low effort

Fail 30 Jun 2016 91,451 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake low effort

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,371 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 80,076 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 61,394 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,394 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,429 miles

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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DK09 JZJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK09 JZJ, 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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DK09 JZJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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