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RF09 KFX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,283 mi
Last recorded118,283 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 KFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,283 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 117,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,342 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2019 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,972 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner tread

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,009 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 70,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,610 miles

Nearside Front wishbone REAR bush detached from casing, slight movement

Offside Front wishbone REAR bush detached from casing, slight movement

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 60,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wishbone REAR bush detached from casing, slight movement

Offside Front wishbone REAR bush detached from casing, slight movement

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 50,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,871 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f washer jet inop

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f washer jet inop

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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RF09 KFX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF09 KFX, 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 RF09 KFX registered?

RF09 KFX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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