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DA59 BUW

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,390 mi
Last recorded43,390 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 BUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,390 miles

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

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

eml on

n/s panel damage

n/s/f wheel arch liner broken

Fail 6 Oct 2015 43,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bud 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

eml on

n/s panel damage

n/s/f wheel arch liner broken

Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,392 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,207 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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DA59 BUW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA59 BUW, 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 DA59 BUW registered?

DA59 BUW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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