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MK09 VCZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,709 mi
Last recorded82,709 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 82,709 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 82,709 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2025 79,497 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 79,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe excessively corroded

Rear subframe excessively corroded

front brake pads set wearing unevenly and low - nearing limit

front exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding on - disc scored / overheated

o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,019 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure - at fuel tank

Rear subframe excessively corroded

Rear sway bar and stabiliser link rods excessively corroded

n/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

n/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and bushes split - play detected

n/s/r upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

o/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and bushes split - play detected

o/s/r tyre - multiple cuts on inside wall - not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/r upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,217 miles

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated and leaking grease

n/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

Fail 3 Feb 2023 74,217 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front windscreen wipers worn and smearing screen

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated and leaking grease

n/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

n/s/r brake seized and binding on

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge - AT LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)

Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,008 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 69,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,630 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2017 56,629 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,170 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 44,157 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre bold on inner edge 235/40r19y

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,031 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2013 32,031 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,169 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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MK09 VCZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK09 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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