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HN59 KOX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 KOX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 123,605 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle corroded suspension parts

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2023 123,560 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2023 123,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

coolant level on min

Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake caliper pivot worn

Fail 9 Oct 2020 118,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside washer jet aim poor

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside washer jet aim poor

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 109,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,351 miles

front brake pads inner low

slight bind on o/s rear brake pads deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2016 106,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads inner low

slight bind on o/s rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,800 miles

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

front screen crack outside swipe area

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,648 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 71,648 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HN59 KOX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HN59 KOX, 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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HN59 KOX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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