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BT58 HSJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

268,212 mi
Last recorded268,212 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 HSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 268,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak, front subframe corroded, n/s/f tyre approaching limit, front discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, springs corroded, shocker casings corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 256,763 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but no visible holes

Pass 24 Aug 2021 154,111 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 154,098 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 149,778 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 149,750 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 142,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 121,541 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,335 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,508 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,636 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,909 miles

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

Front Brake-pads are wearing low.

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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BT58 HSJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BT58 HSJ, 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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BT58 HSJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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