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MT09 UAJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,338 mi
Last recorded152,338 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 UAJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 152,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 152,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting sill has crack (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 147,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 143,839 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 143,839 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 137,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 137,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 130,709 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 130,708 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 122,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 122,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,643 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 101,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak On engine side. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak On engine side. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,023 miles

Rear Both brakes binding on slightly.

Suspension components starting to corrode mainly on rear.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,023 miles

Rear Both brakes binding on slightly.

Suspension components starting to corrode mainly on rear.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water bottle empty. (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,455 miles

Rear brakes are starting to bind on slightly.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,385 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brakes are starting to bind on slightly.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,051 miles

N/S/F tyre is starting to wear on inside edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,051 miles

N/S/F tyre is starting to wear on inside edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,090 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MT09 UAJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MT09 UAJ, 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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MT09 UAJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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