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RV09 HVZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,060 mi
Last recorded113,060 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 HVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,060 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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 8 Dec 2022 107,432 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight to blister up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 107,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 1.6mm of tread in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight to blister up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,464 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 79,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,126 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 74,071 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,360 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 66,360 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,209 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,593 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,394 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,721 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 HVZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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