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LT09 TYV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,174 mi
Last recorded133,174 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 TYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 133,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 122,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,308 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 112,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,524 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,515 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,305 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noseiy

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,965 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,140 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,140 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 44,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,798 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inboard edge.

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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LT09 TYV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT09 TYV, 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 LT09 TYV registered?

LT09 TYV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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