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RV09 HWM

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 101,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 94,251 miles

covers fitted at time of test unable to facilitate full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 87,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 78,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,915 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,102 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 74,964 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 68,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2017 55,615 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 55,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 49,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 27,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 18 Feb 2013 20,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,280 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 19,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HWM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWM, 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 HWM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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