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KN09 TXR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,057 mi
Last recorded186,057 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 TXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 186,057 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 186,014 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 170,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 156,130 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 228,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 122,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 181,875 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective light play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,082 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,055 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 87,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 86,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 19 May 2017 76,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 76,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 zr19 96y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tracking needs adjustment (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,388 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,322 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 28,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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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KN09 TXR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KN09 TXR, 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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What year was KN09 TXR registered?

KN09 TXR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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