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KM59 LRA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,262 mi
Last recorded79,262 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 LRA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,262 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 79,262 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 75,910 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 70,096 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,815 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 43,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 43,774 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,623 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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KM59 LRA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM59 LRA, 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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KM59 LRA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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