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MA09 KWF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,354 mi
Last recorded97,354 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 KWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 97,045 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 94,271 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 94,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 87,976 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 87,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords showing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2021 84,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 82,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,342 miles

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

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2018 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,335 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,166 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 26,157 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to offside front brake discs inner braking surface

Pass 25 Aug 2012 19,179 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 19,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside 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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MA09 KWF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA09 KWF, 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 MA09 KWF registered?

MA09 KWF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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