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MK09 VDJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,158 mi
Last recorded11,158 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 VDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 11,158 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 111,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes binding slightly and pads worn low. Rear brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,958 miles

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

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

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 VDJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MK09 VDJ, 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 MK09 VDJ registered?

MK09 VDJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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