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BF09 YSL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,003 mi
Last recorded135,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YSL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 135,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 125,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 121,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 112,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,763 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 101,763 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,565 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 92,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,003 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 85,003 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,891 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,980 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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BF09 YSL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF09 YSL, 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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BF09 YSL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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