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DN09 GVC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,776 mi
Last recorded91,776 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 GVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,776 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 91,776 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,991 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front tyres starting to wear inner and outer edges

both rear sill panels creased

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,593 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2012 54,113 miles

front pads very low

rear pads very low

Fail 18 May 2012 54,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads very low

rear pads very low

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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DN09 GVC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DN09 GVC, 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 DN09 GVC registered?

DN09 GVC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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