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YH09 CZC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,425 mi
Last recorded110,425 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 CZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 110,425 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,092 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,722 miles

rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,207 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,202 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,245 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,395 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,209 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,064 miles

o/s front tyre starting to get low in tread

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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YH09 CZC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH09 CZC, 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 YH09 CZC registered?

YH09 CZC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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