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HN09 HLK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,104 mi
Last recorded84,104 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 HLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 84,104 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

accident damage to offside front wing.

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged.

steering lock does not work with key removed.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 75,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

accident damage to offside front wing.

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged.

steering lock does not work with key removed.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at nearside.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 62,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit.

slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at nearside.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,374 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

slight noise noted on nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated.

slight play in both front suspension, top arm front bushes.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 48,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

slight noise noted on nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated.

slight play in both front suspension, top arm front bushes.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,173 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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HN09 HLK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HN09 HLK, 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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HN09 HLK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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