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MA09 KXY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,611 mi
Last recorded98,611 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 KXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,716 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 92,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,074 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 89,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 85,988 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,468 miles

Coolant below minimum level

Engine cover fitted

Glow plug light flashing

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,468 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant below minimum level

Engine cover fitted

Glow plug light flashing

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 79,718 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 79,718 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 68,858 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 68,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2015 61,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,612 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,341 miles

1.n/s front tye worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,341 miles

1.n/s front tye worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,233 miles

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

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

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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MA09 KXY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA09 KXY, 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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MA09 KXY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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