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RV09 HXP

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,001 mi
Last recorded61,001 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 HXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 61,001 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective By down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,205 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,568 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet catch damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 50,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,904 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 47,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from a zone. ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner pads look to be getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2015 35,317 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner pads look to be getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,548 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 HXP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc 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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

RV09 HXP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is RV09 HXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 HXP 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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