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RE09 ZDJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,600 mi
Last recorded181,600 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 ZDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 181,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 176,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 176,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 163,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 163,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 150,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,052 miles

Exhaust heat shield below fuel tank partially insecure.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread area. ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Rear N/S & O/S Brakes dragging slightly.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 137,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust heat shield below fuel tank partially insecure.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread area. ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Rear N/S & O/S Brakes dragging slightly.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 125,137 miles

Engine oil just above minimum

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 114,470 miles

N/s/f tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

O/s/f tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

Rear seat belts in use with child fittings (unchecked)

Slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight wear / lift in n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints

suspension and all subframe components getting rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,837 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 100,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 82,366 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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RE09 ZDJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RE09 ZDJ, 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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RE09 ZDJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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