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AO59 OBE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 93,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 88,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,588 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 83,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,212 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 57,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,956 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 32,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,017 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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AO59 OBE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO59 OBE, 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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AO59 OBE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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