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W6 NTJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,765 mi
Last recorded172,765 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 NTJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 172,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 170,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 170,717 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 167,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 167,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 162,722 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 162,705 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.17%.--limit 0.51% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% weak (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear parking brake weak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 158,525 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 158,468 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.36%-limit 0.51% (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side weak (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 148,593 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 139,104 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 139,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,565 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,662 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,023 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,350 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,360 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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W6 NTJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W6 NTJ, 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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W6 NTJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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