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BG59 MSO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,062 mi
Last recorded118,062 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 MSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 118,062 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 108,972 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2018 108,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken as marked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2017 94,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2017 94,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2016 79,483 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r no seat belt check

Fail 25 May 2016 79,404 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted n/s/r no seat belt check

n/s/f/tyre wearing badly on inner edge

tyre size 235/45/18 landsale fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 66,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

Fail 27 Jun 2014 53,127 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,170 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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BG59 MSO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG59 MSO, 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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BG59 MSO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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