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BK59 GDE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,615 mi
Last recorded97,615 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 GDE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,615 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge/ change soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 97,605 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge/ change soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,828 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,639 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2017 64,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,136 miles

both front tyres worn in side

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,098 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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BK59 GDE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BK59 GDE, 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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BK59 GDE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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