MOT Status
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182,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
signs of welding/repair to both sills
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner,rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
signs of welding/repair to both sills
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Corroded off shocker (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer missing where fitted as standard but not excessively noisy
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Two sets of number plates fitted, correct reg showing at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or possibly slight in steering rack
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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AV09 CDF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AV09 CDF, 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 AV09 CDF registered?
AV09 CDF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.
Is AV09 CDF safe to buy?
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