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RV59 DXD

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,840 mi
Last recorded145,840 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 DXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 145,840 miles

Front sub frame is showing signs of corrosion

Ns rear caliper hand brake arm is slightly tight

Park brake performance only just met

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 145,838 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant leak PLATE VALUE MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Possibly from injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front sub frame is showing signs of corrosion

Ns rear caliper hand brake arm is slightly tight

Park brake performance only just met

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 145,779 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Os outer sill is damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 145,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 2.57 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Os outer sill is damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 145,449 miles

Front no plate is in poor condition

Ns front ball joint is slightly corroded under boot

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear suspension arm mounts are corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 145,425 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Os rear sub frame mount bolt is corroded and missing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front no plate is in poor condition

Ns front ball joint is slightly corroded under boot

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear suspension arm mounts are corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,523 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 133,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,294 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,847 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 105,847 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,797 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,916 miles

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

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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RV59 DXD 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 RV59 DXD, 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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RV59 DXD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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