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NG09 VYZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 VYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 147,202 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 147,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 138,689 miles

steering noisy

Fail 30 Jan 2023 138,689 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

steering noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,737 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 130,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 120,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low all (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 108,292 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,765 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,991 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 91,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,891 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,066 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

slight damage both front tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

slight damage both front tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,908 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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NG09 VYZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NG09 VYZ, 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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NG09 VYZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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