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RV59 KHY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 KHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,124 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,004 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 73,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,383 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,383 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 38,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,823 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 KHY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KHY, 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 RV59 KHY registered?

RV59 KHY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is RV59 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 KHY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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