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RO09 CLY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,910 mi
Last recorded72,910 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 CLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,916 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,911 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,569 miles

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

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

engine bay bonnet handle broken

n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine bay bonnet handle broken

n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,977 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyres wearing on insider edges

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyres wearing on insider edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,308 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 29,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RO09 CLY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol 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 RO09 CLY, 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 RO09 CLY registered?

RO09 CLY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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