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DV09 BRX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 BRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,082 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,348 miles

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

exhaust and clamps corroded

o/s and n/s front wheel arch covers damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2025 91,337 miles

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

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 worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust and clamps corroded

o/s and n/s front wheel arch covers damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,907 miles

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

exhaust and clamp corroded

o/s and n/s front wheel arch covers damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,855 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,211 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 73,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,487 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,564 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,564 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,418 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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DV09 BRX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV09 BRX, 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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DV09 BRX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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