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HV09 DUH

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 DUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 112,019 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 112,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 102,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wing damaged

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH heavily perished,cracking, cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack damp on offside

Under carriage corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,643 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished, cracking, cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under carriage corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 98,640 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished, cracking, cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,421 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,873 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edegs (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear split and deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Various under carriage areas corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,046 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,695 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,029 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,362 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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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HV09 DUH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HV09 DUH, 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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HV09 DUH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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