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MA59 KXX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,084 mi
Last recorded127,084 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 KXX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,523 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

centre exhaust corroded, rear clamps broken

centre heat-shield insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2022 124,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

centre exhaust corroded, rear clamps broken

centre heat-shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2021 122,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to inner sidewall, outer edge of tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly, shape distorted across tread

Fail 1 Sep 2021 122,104 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside rear suspension defects (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached coil spring lower seat corroded, partially detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to inner sidewall, outer edge of tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant leak from rear of engine

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly, shape distorted across tread

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant leak from rear of engine

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,540 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

signs of coolant leak from engine

Fail 21 Aug 2019 117,540 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear brake binding

signs of coolant leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,463 miles

Both Front Suspension Arms (Rear Bushes) Slightly Perished But Not Causing Any Movement

Fail 22 Aug 2018 112,463 miles

Both Front Suspension Arms (Rear Bushes) Slightly Perished But Not Causing Any Movement

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,960 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,445 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,078 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 79,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf wheel arch liner catching wheel

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf wheel arch liner catching wheel

nsr brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,676 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside/nearside rear discs slightly worn

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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MA59 KXX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol 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 MA59 KXX, 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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MA59 KXX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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