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EX09 MLZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,913 mi
Last recorded37,913 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 MLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 37,913 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 36,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,570 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 32,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 29,934 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 28,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 23,830 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 21,774 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,702 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,869 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,566 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 7,918 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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EX09 MLZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

EX09 MLZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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