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YC09 ZRV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ZRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 93,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,131 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,660 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,786 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,421 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,288 miles

Both rear spring top rubber mountings perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,288 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2016 56,248 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 31 May 2016 56,248 miles

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

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 22 May 2015 48,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 48,821 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2014 42,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,592 miles

noisy engine poss dephazer pulleys also oil visible on engine front

Pass 29 May 2012 25,520 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 ZRV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

YC09 ZRV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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