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LM09 HUJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 HUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,423 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 133,002 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 124,838 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 124,838 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 114,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,602 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,382 miles

Parking brake just meeting requirements at 17%

Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,375 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake just meeting requirements at 17%

Pass 16 May 2015 70,145 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 May 2015 70,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 43,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,308 miles

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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LM09 HUJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LM09 HUJ, 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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LM09 HUJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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