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LC09 BLF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,129 mi
Last recorded169,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 BLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 169,129 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 156,095 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 137,564 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 120,687 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 115,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 97,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 82,981 miles

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

bonnet pull broken

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 May 2018 82,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet pull broken

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 May 2017 77,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 72,854 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 72,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 64,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2013 45,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 38,152 miles

both front wipers smearing!

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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LC09 BLF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC09 BLF, 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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LC09 BLF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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