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CA09 COU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,534 mi
Last recorded110,534 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 COU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 110,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 101,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,843 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 92,843 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 735,515 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,402 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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CA09 COU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA09 COU, 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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CA09 COU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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