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RF58 UNV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,394 mi
Last recorded154,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 UNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 154,394 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 154,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 152,658 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 152,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 144,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,032 miles

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Top coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 133,088 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,286 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 128,286 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 128,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,848 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,659 miles

Coolant below Min

Front brake discs lipped and corroding

Front tyres getting low and tread lifting

N/SR Brake binding slightly

O/SF Wiper smearing - BORDERLINE

Rear Brake discs lipped and corroded And Pads look low

Slight imbalance on all brakes

Fail 3 Jan 2015 59,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant below min

metal fillings around fan belt area

Pass 3 Jan 2015 59,829 miles

coolant below min

metal fillings around fan belt area

Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,295 miles

exhaust corroding

fan belt cracking

n/s/r tyre tread lifting and has been repaired and wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and starting to crack

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and cracking

slight play in n/s of rack

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,439 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

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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RF58 UNV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF58 UNV, 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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RF58 UNV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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