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LL09 XFX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,840 mi
Last recorded131,840 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 XFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 131,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,475 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,377 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 110,999 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,002 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 102,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,796 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2020 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,225 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 65,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,489 miles

Nearside 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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LL09 XFX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LL09 XFX, 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 LL09 XFX registered?

LL09 XFX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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