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XO07 NJT

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,603 mi
Last recorded134,603 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO07 NJT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 134,603 miles

Exhaust corroding and nearside rear clamp for silencer fractured but not insecure or leaking

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake pad wear wire fouling inner wheel rim

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 129,904 miles

rear sill ends starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2024 125,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 125,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 120,546 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low further inspection required

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And tread getting low

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements (16%) may need some adjustment/repair

X2 rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 30 Aug 2023 120,545 miles

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

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

Front inner brake pads appear low further inspection required

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And tread getting low

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements (16%) may need some adjustment/repair

X2 rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,099 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

X1 nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 2 Sep 2021 108,342 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,397 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 102,357 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,623 miles

Items moved to access rear seat belt

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 91,373 miles

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

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

Items moved to access rear seat belt

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 31 Aug 2018 75,542 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front sub-frame painted in underseal

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,881 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 47,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,466 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 28,646 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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XO07 NJT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XO07 NJT, 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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XO07 NJT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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