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CE59 XGY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,834 mi
Last recorded89,834 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 XGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,834 miles

Offside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,414 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,096 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 74,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent level low

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear brake pads wearing uneven suspect sticky pads

Fail 8 Jan 2014 57,327 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent level low

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear brake pads wearing uneven suspect sticky pads

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,978 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent expansion bottle level low

signs of excessive heat at offside rear brake pads

Fail 27 Sep 2012 33,937 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent expansion bottle level low

signs of excessive heat at offside rear brake pads

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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CE59 XGY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red 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 CE59 XGY, 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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CE59 XGY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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