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RV09 DLF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,768 mi
Last recorded143,768 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 143,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 139,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 136,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,061 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level close to minimum mark

reverse light inoperative

Fail 21 Aug 2019 133,057 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level close to minimum mark

reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Aug 2018 122,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing nut missing from bracket (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2018 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing nut missing from bracket (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 245/40 ZR 19 98W XL

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,365 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,861 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 5.5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 245/40/19 98Y XL

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,640 miles

tyre tread depths both front 6mm both rear 7mm 245/40R19 98Y XL

Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

tyre tread depths both front 6mm both rear 7mm 245/40R19 98Y XL

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to ply or cords

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to ply or cords

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 DLF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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