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GL09 OZO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,316 mi
Last recorded93,316 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 OZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,316 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 93,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,300 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 87,281 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,908 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,594 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,537 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions just met limit

Fail 20 Nov 2017 60,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions just met limit

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,509 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 57,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to completely ascertain as to weather dpf fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,608 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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GL09 OZO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL09 OZO, 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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GL09 OZO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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