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BD09 KPF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,540 mi
Last recorded148,540 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 KPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 148,540 miles

Under trays fitted

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front Steering arm has Play (Recommend further investigation)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 148,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (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

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front Steering arm has Play (Recommend further investigation)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,917 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has play (Recommend further investigation)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 141,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering arm has play (Recommend further investigation)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,362 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 133,336 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 129,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 129,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 121,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.97 PPM (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 115,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17W (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 106,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,224 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner shoulders.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 97,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres are bald on inner shoulders.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,028 miles

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 87,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,196 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,196 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)

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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BD09 KPF 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 55%.

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 BD09 KPF, 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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BD09 KPF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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