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KS09 SNU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,157 mi
Last recorded148,157 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 SNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,157 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R Outer sill area corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in both rear anti roll bar drop links.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 148,145 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R Outer sill area corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in both rear anti roll bar drop links.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,065 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 135,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 123,776 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,056 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,606 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,844 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,836 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,674 miles

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 SNU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNU, 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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What year was KS09 SNU registered?

KS09 SNU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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