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HN09 XWT

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 XWT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,220 miles

parking brake performance only just met adjustment or repair needed soon

rear exhaust system corroded

rear no plate cracked and damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2022 100,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake performance only just met adjustment or repair needed soon

rear exhaust system corroded

rear no plate cracked and damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,320 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

power steering pump noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 test limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

power steering pump noisy

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slighty damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,384 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))

engine oil on min

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

rear no plate cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

engine oil on min

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

rear no plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake efficiency near limit repair or adjs needed

parking brake efficiency near limit repair or adjs needed

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,961 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 68,961 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,981 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)

centre/rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 62,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

centre/rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,558 miles

E,M,L LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 47,464 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XWT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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