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DV59 NAO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,312 mi
Last recorded113,312 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 NAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 113,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,918 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 94,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip, (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,017 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 69,017 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,002 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,773 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2: ns and os ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

parking brake efficiency met at 19%

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 28 Jan 2019 63,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2: ns and os ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

parking brake efficiency met at 19%

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,582 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficiency MET at 18%. Readings: 160 / 150

Rear 2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,404 miles

Front both tyres NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear 2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os on 3mm inner sections (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,021 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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DV59 NAO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV59 NAO, 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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DV59 NAO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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