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MX09 GKV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,778 mi
Last recorded134,778 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 GKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 134,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 130,652 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2023 130,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,192 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 127,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,902 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 111,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,157 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 103,122 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,170 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,698 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,813 miles

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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MX09 GKV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MX09 GKV, 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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MX09 GKV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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