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HN09 LTZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,164 mi
Last recorded126,164 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 LTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 126,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint is holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield around fuel tank is insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint is holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 109,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,498 miles

Rear Both rear tyres edges started to wear out

Rear slight lip on rear brake disc

Pass 16 May 2019 90,921 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 83,216 miles

Offside Front brake pad warning wire not connected.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front under tray not fully secure,hanging down and nearside rear under tray not fully secure.

Fail 15 May 2018 82,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wear warning wire broken (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 76,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 70,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 57,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,300 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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HN09 LTZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HN09 LTZ, 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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HN09 LTZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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