MOT Status
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134,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central stop lamp inop'
Offside Front tyre inner worn GOOD main tread.
bonnet safety release handle part missing.
headlamp beam deflectors fitted.
reverse lights inop'
windscreen chip drivers side.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 actual 1.73 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb ?? (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central stop lamp inop'
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp inop' ... (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre inner worn GOOD main tread.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bonnet safety release handle part missing.
headlamp beam deflectors fitted.
reverse lights inop'
windscreen chip drivers side.
Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp inop' (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre slight inner wear / good main tread
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Reverse light inop'
bonnet safety catch handle broken / part missing
headlamp beam deflectors fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn ..235/40/19.. (5.2.3 (e))
Note; bonnet safety release handle missing / broken off ....
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn .. (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse light inoperative .........
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open .. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield is there but TOTTALY INSECURE.... (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn ..235/40/19.. (5.2.3 (e))
Note; bonnet safety release handle missing / broken off ....
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn .. (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse light inoperative .........
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD09 YPY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 FD09 YPY, 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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FD09 YPY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 August 2009.
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