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TH06 RED

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,998 mi
Last recorded44,998 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH06 RED
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 44,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,690 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 32,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,212 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 29,879 miles

Emissions not tested problem with emissions machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 29,878 miles

Emissions not tested problem with emissions machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 29,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 29,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 28,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes - both sides starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 28,128 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes - both sides starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,541 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,840 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 23,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,836 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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TH06 RED is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TH06 RED, 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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TH06 RED is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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