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IKZ 133

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 133
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 133,562 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2024 133,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2022 124,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 115,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2021 114,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs are worn and pitted on inside face

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

underside of vehicle dirty (difficult to inspect some components)

Pass 17 Aug 2019 109,881 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 109,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,303 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,745 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 67,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear pads close to legal limit and brakes binding on slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 52,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear pads close to legal limit and brakes binding on slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,713 miles

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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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IKZ 133 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 IKZ 133, 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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IKZ 133 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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