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DN09 JBE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,854 mi
Last recorded166,854 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 JBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 166,854 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 166,884 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 160,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 May 2023 157,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

subframe heavily coated in underseal

Fail 19 May 2023 157,800 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

subframe heavily coated in underseal

Pass 9 May 2022 150,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 150,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,928 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 146,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 145,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 214,655 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 213,796 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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Pass 24 May 2016 119,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 113,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 103,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 85,828 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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DN09 JBE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JBE, 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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DN09 JBE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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