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M25 NDR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 NDR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 142,277 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 137,273 miles

emissions too low to obtain a reading

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 130,027 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 124,098 miles

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2021 124,036 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,062 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 119,030 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust baffle rattling

Fail 14 Jan 2019 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust baffle rattling

Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,485 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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M25 NDR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc 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 M25 NDR, 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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M25 NDR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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