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LS59 BXU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,038 mi
Last recorded121,038 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 BXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,038 miles

Nearside Rear Has one of two lamps inoperative

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 121,038 miles

Nearside Rear Has one of two lamps inoperative

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,524 miles

brake sensor wire at nsf broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

glow plug warning on

Fail 9 Nov 2022 109,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake sensor wire at nsf broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

glow plug warning on

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has rust deposits from front bush but no play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and has 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Exposed from cut. Also worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and has 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has rust deposits from front bush but no play

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 79,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,606 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 30,579 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2017 30,565 miles

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

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter is insecure

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,900 miles

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

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

front lower sub frame has corrosion to offside front and nearside front of sub frame

Fail 10 Oct 2016 28,900 miles

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

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

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

front lower sub frame has corrosion to offside front and nearside front of sub frame

Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,533 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic undertray covering various engine components

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,657 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 19,406 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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LS59 BXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LS59 BXU, 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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LS59 BXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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