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BG58 NKC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,753 mi
Last recorded178,753 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 NKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 178,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres seem to be underinflated

All tyres wearing excessively on inner edges, strongly recommend new tyres

Bonnet release lever missing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Mould on both side rear seat belt webbing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Water running out from under car when jacked up

Pass 19 Oct 2017 170,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 170,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 154,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 137,747 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing off on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,862 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 122,857 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 109,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,545 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear wheel brake binding slightly

very slight play in offside rear drop link ball joint

Fail 29 Dec 2011 72,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear wheel brake binding slightly

strong advise offside front brake pads close to limit 1.5mm

very slight play in offside rear drop link ball joint

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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BG58 NKC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BG58 NKC, 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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BG58 NKC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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