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BN59 NKR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,610 mi
Last recorded157,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 NKR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 157,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 157,572 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 150,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 144,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,732 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Sill slightly corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 139,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Sill slightly corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 136,092 miles

Front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,090 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 122,900 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 122,851 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear and discs corroded (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear has nail in tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing in middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 113,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 102,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,550 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,880 miles

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

bonnet release lever insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,878 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

bonnet release lever insecure

Pass 26 May 2012 74,942 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 74,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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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BN59 NKR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN59 NKR, 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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BN59 NKR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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