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KN09 TXE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,681 mi
Last recorded227,681 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 TXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 227,681 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

exhaust corroded and has a minor leak

exhaust shield loose and catching on exhaust

parking brake has just met minimum braking efficiency

parking brake lever has a limited reserve travel

power steering pipes corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 219,497 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush unable to see the bush but seamed to have some slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush unable to see the bush but seamed to have some slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 204,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 204,551 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned Ball joint pin is not fully seated and nut is only half on. Suspect incorrect arm. (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both splitting to inner sidewalls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s mirror slightly loose

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight knock from steering

Fail 14 Apr 2017 204,352 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both splitting to inner sidewalls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s mirror slightly loose

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight knock from steering

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,299 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,728 miles

wear to nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2015 107,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,591 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 96,589 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 96,443 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some wear to rear tyres

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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KN09 TXE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN09 TXE, 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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KN09 TXE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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