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AA59 LFA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,821 mi
Last recorded129,821 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA59 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,821 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

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

full exhaust system corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2023 129,821 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

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

full exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2022 126,388 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 126,388 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,336 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 122,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 119,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 Inner edge & perishing ! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 Inner edge & perishing ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,337 miles

all tyres v.worn

both front lower arm rear bushes v.worn

o/s/f wheel bearing may have slight noise

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside and signs of being hot

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,337 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front and rear (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

all tyres v.worn

both front lower arm rear bushes v.worn

handbrake cables in poor condition

o/s/f wheel bearing may have slight noise

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside and signs of being hot

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,421 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 86,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,649 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 63,020 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,753 miles

front pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,246 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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AA59 LFA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AA59 LFA, 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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AA59 LFA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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