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RV59 DXT

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,198 mi
Last recorded102,198 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 DXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,198 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s n/s exhaust joints repaired with tape & wires

Fail 11 Aug 2025 102,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s n/s exhaust joints repaired with tape & wires

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,916 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure shock absorber collapsed (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,017 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,600 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,854 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,386 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,618 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,130 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,262 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,260 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,067 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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RV59 DXT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV59 DXT, 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 DXT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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