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KU09 XDN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,066 mi
Last recorded152,066 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XDN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 152,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all shock absorbers have corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2022 150,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber lower cup has corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2021 148,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 146,690 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,873 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 143,854 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 134,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,350 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 127,321 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 103,591 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,385 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,743 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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KU09 XDN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KU09 XDN, 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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KU09 XDN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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