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RV58 DXE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,134 mi
Last recorded175,134 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 DXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 175,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 162,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 159,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 155,026 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 145,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 139,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,673 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 124,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 111,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advisory both front tyres are starting to wear inner edges

advisory brake pedal is a bit spongy

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

advisory under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,090 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,074 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wishbone bushes have slight movement and starting to become detached from there bonding

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DXE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RV58 DXE, 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 RV58 DXE registered?

RV58 DXE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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