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2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

43,689 mi
Last recorded43,689 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 NUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 43,689 miles

Central exhaust hangar defective

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 43,673 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust hangar defective

General underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

emissions plate been damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2024 40,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

emissions plate been damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2023 38,397 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 38,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all metal components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is nearly smooth and cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Fail 14 Jan 2021 33,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is nearly smooth and cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Pass 24 May 2019 32,934 miles

Nearside Front advise nsf tyre 2.5 mm inner edge smooth slight cracking to tread

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking to tread

advise exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,094 miles

both front tyres inner edges nearly smooth

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

deep cracking to n/s/f tyre centre tread

Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outersidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres inner edges nearly smooth

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

deep cracking to n/s/f tyre centre tread

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2016 31,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is scrubbed off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is scrubbing off

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm , scrubbing off and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,264 miles

offside rear Tyre cracked and has uneven wear to inner tread on 2mm

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Oct 2015 28,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear Tyre cracked and has uneven wear to inner tread on 2mm

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre slight distortion

Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 13,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 13,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V3 NUD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V3 NUD, 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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V3 NUD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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