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SM09 MKZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 MKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,693 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 78,779 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2018 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,438 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 45,510 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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SM09 MKZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SM09 MKZ, 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 SM09 MKZ registered?

SM09 MKZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is SM09 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 MKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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