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AF59 XSD

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,404 mi
Last recorded153,404 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XSD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 153,404 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 150,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tire (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tire (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 150,826 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Rear spring lower mounting on shock has fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tire (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tire (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,620 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 148,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 140,413 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,261 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 132,324 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 132,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 127,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,724 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 107,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 86,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF59 XSD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF59 XSD, 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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AF59 XSD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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