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CA09 CSU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,070 mi
Last recorded87,070 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 CSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,070 miles

BOTH FRONT TIRES BOLD ON THE INNER EDGE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 20 Aug 2016 87,070 miles

BOTH FRONT TIRES BOLD ON THE INNER EDGE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB NOT CORRECTLY SEATED (1.8.A.1b)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,279 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre section exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2015 78,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre section exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2014 69,114 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,050 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 CSU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA09 CSU, 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 CA09 CSU registered?

CA09 CSU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is CA09 CSU safe to buy?

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