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RV09 DLE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 DLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 97,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,115 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 91,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,841 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 88,840 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,747 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner TYRE VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,605 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,157 miles

N/S/R LOW

ONE DIRECTIONAL TYRE FITTED O/S/R

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,808 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 106,808 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,807 miles

noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,118 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 DLE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV09 DLE, 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 RV09 DLE registered?

RV09 DLE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is RV09 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 DLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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