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HY09 EXX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,309 mi
Last recorded123,309 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 EXX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 123,309 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,469 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 120,469 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 114,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 103,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 85,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,297 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 R17 98W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Fail 5 Jul 2017 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 R17 98W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 37,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,351 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 33,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,300 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,355 miles

Both rear & o/s front tyres are deteriorating, i.e cracking. Note: O/s rear has a piece of metal imbedded & also worn to approx: 3mm (1.4 mm from illegal & n/s rear is close to the legal minimum) ........... @'' ..// ,..... Thanx 4coming

Fail 10 Jul 2013 21,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear & o/s front tyres are deteriorating, i.e cracking. Note: O/s rear has a piece of metal imbedded & also worn to approx: 3mm (1.4 mm from illegal & n/s rear is close to the legal minimum) ........... @'' ..// ,..... Thanx 4coming

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,552 miles

os front tyre minor damage to side wall

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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HY09 EXX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY09 EXX, 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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HY09 EXX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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