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RV09 DJY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,393 mi
Last recorded169,393 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 DJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 169,393 miles

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

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

dampness on both rack gaitors(poss leaking rack seals)

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

slight imbalance on front brakes(increase and de crease)

slight knock felt in steering system

Pass 30 Apr 2024 163,565 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 158,282 miles

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

dampness/wet on both rack gaitors,poss rack seals leaking?.further investigation advisable

Fail 4 May 2023 158,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

dampness/wet on both rack gaitors,poss rack seals leaking?.further investigation advisable

Pass 14 Apr 2022 150,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

looks to be water leaking out of steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2022 150,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

looks to be water leaking out of steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2021 141,945 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 141,945 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 133,084 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,352 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust emissions manufacture plate illegible

secondary bonnet catch release handle broken

Fail 5 Apr 2019 126,352 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust emissions manufacture plate illegible

secondary bonnet catch release handle broken

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,074 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,766 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,235 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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RV09 DJY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red 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 RV09 DJY, 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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RV09 DJY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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