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EF09 ZDJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,726 mi
Last recorded157,726 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 157,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 153,048 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 152,271 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 146,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 140,514 miles

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

Offside washer jet poor

Fail 20 Jul 2023 140,514 miles

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

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

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 20 Jul 2022 135,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,585 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 123,584 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 120,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2018 120,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe spacer missing on nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 96,453 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,303 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,735 miles

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

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

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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EF09 ZDJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF09 ZDJ, 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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EF09 ZDJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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