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KS09 LHA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,117 mi
Last recorded131,117 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 LHA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,117 miles

Bonnet latch faulty

Front suspension arms and units badly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms and units badly corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2024 131,116 miles

Boot lid component insecure not locking. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms and units badly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms and units badly corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,242 miles

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

oil leak

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 113,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

oil leak

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 110,851 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 110,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover insecure

Handbrake requirements just met, requires attention to rear brakes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Large oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Undertray not fully secure Main tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 107,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover insecure

Handbrake requirements just met, requires attention to rear brakes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Large oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Undertray not fully secure Main tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,304 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 104,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,859 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,185 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 96,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,158 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,153 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,680 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 85,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,011 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 75,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KS09 LHA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KS09 LHA, 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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KS09 LHA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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