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MA58 SSU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 SSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 113,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,855 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,906 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,169 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,450 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 72,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,525 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 57,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,236 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,230 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,012 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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MA58 SSU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA58 SSU, 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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MA58 SSU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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