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EX09 UPS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,240 mi
Last recorded109,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 UPS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 109,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,312 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,580 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 106,575 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 102,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 94,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 86,607 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 86,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust (Y )piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant low

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,866 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,588 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 69,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,341 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,643 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 26,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UPS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

EX09 UPS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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