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EX09 MKU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,353 mi
Last recorded139,353 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 MKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 139,353 miles

Hand Brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%

Fail 24 Feb 2026 139,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,478 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 124,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front tyres "low" on tread

Light binding at o/s rear wheel when rotated by hand

Signs of movement in o/s steering track rod coupling

Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,615 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield fixings loose

Signs of brake bind at o/s rear wheel when rotated by hand

Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,225 miles

Light binding at o/s rear wheel when rotated by hand

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Signs of movement at o/s track rod connection to track rod end

Fail 29 Sep 2020 108,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Light binding at o/s rear wheel when rotated by hand

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Signs of movement at o/s track rod connection to track rod end

Pass 22 May 2019 96,294 miles

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

Signs of movement in o/s steering track rod

Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,643 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 81,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 67,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,914 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,065 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,396 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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EX09 MKU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc 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 EX09 MKU, 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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What year was EX09 MKU registered?

EX09 MKU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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