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VN09 HTJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,921 mi
Last recorded118,921 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 HTJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2025 101,574 miles

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

REAR AXLE UNDER SEALED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,781 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 90,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 86,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,812 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 79,810 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,295 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 71,295 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,332 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 64,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,133 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leak

roughness from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jan 2017 42,362 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,904 miles

both rear doors stick intermitantly

Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,991 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,479 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 17,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,681 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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VN09 HTJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VN09 HTJ, 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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VN09 HTJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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