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RV59 KHT

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 KHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,649 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 128,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 128,504 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 121,154 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 116,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside registration lamp intermittently working

Offside washer jet not working

bonnet release catch behind grill broken

interior bonnet release handle broken

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,891 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2155516 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2155516 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,145 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 46,293 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 46,293 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,474 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inside edge of n/s/f tyre worn

inside edge of o/s/f tyre worn

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 KHT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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