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YC09 RTV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,042 mi
Last recorded83,042 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 RTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,042 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 83,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 53,246 miles

underbody covers fit obscuring view

Fail 13 Feb 2017 53,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine mounting bolt loose

underbody covers fit obscuring view

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,067 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 43,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 39,117 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 39,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,043 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,043 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,916 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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YC09 RTV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YC09 RTV, 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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What year was YC09 RTV registered?

YC09 RTV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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