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MK09 UYZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2024 102,869 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,641 miles

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

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

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

power steering pump noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2023 102,641 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery terminal (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

power steering pump noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 102,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2021 98,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 94,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has a slightly damaged side wall

Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,633 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has a slightly damaged side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,637 miles

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

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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MK09 UYZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK09 UYZ, 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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MK09 UYZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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