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SL09 KHY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 KHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,522 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 63,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,198 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,035 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SL09 KHY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel 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 SL09 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 SL09 KHY registered?

SL09 KHY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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