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DV09 DXU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,677 mi
Last recorded143,677 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 DXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 143,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,824 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2023 135,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 135,328 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working

Fail 18 Oct 2022 128,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,121 miles

Heat shields adrift

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,193 miles

Rear Suspension arms rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2020 118,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arms rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 109,888 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,462 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,461 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad has broken apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,932 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,264 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,264 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2013 39,795 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,026 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 DXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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