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RV58 DWU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,009 mi
Last recorded129,009 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 DWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 129,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 119,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,301 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 113,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,839 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 108,839 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring located wrong resulting in excessive noise but is secure and working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 99,519 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front cannot be switched on (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring located wrong resulting in excessive noise but is secure and working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,136 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,456 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 24 Aug 2013 68,926 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

power steering noisey

Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

power steering noisey

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,319 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,319 miles

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

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

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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RV58 DWU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV58 DWU, 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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RV58 DWU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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