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KP09 NWE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

258,724 mi
Last recorded258,724 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 NWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 258,724 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 258,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyrtes worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 254,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 254,980 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 254,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2022 241,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 225,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 214,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 213,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside track rod adjustment locking nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 189,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 164,438 miles

engine cover fitted

park brake low effort

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 164,436 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 141,927 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 124,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,573 miles

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

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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KP09 NWE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KP09 NWE, 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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KP09 NWE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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