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MJ09 AEL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,671 mi
Last recorded129,671 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 AEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 129,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both NS & OS ()

Fail 28 Jul 2023 129,659 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both NS & OS ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 12,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reverse lamp inop

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 119,120 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 119,120 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 114,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 108,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 108,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,232 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,325 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,285 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,636 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,634 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,517 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 39,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs lipped on inner faces

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2012 39,057 miles

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

front brake discs lipped on inner faces

front wiper blades smearing slightly

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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MJ09 AEL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 MJ09 AEL, 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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MJ09 AEL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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