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BN59 NKS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,989 mi
Last recorded184,989 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 184,989 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 184,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 182,016 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 182,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 178,951 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 178,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 175,620 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges almost to cord

some damage to front and rear no plate

washer fluid low

Pass 11 Oct 2019 175,128 miles

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

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

both front aims on min

both front and rear no plates some deterioration

Pass 16 Oct 2018 171,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum effort required

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 167,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Moisture in the lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 167,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Moisture in the lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 152,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 143,229 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 143,229 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 136,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre wearing badly on inside edge, advise replace

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre wearing badly on inside edge, advise replace

Oil leak

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,259 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 130,661 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 130,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NKS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKS, 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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What year was BN59 NKS registered?

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

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