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RV09 DKE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,307 mi
Last recorded153,307 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 DKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 153,307 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative bulbs not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 139,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 134,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 125,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,683 miles

parking brake 17%

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,755 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DKE 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 85.7%.

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 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 RV09 DKE, 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 DKE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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