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82,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front subframe excessively corroded
Rear subframe excessively corroded
front brake pads set wearing unevenly and low - nearing limit
front exhaust flexi-section deteriorated
n/s/r brake binding on - disc scored / overheated
o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
Exhaust heat shield insecure - at fuel tank
Rear subframe excessively corroded
Rear sway bar and stabiliser link rods excessively corroded
n/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
n/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and bushes split - play detected
n/s/r upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
o/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and bushes split - play detected
o/s/r tyre - multiple cuts on inside wall - not deep enough to reach cords
o/s/r upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated and leaking grease
n/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front windscreen wipers worn and smearing screen
n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated and leaking grease
n/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
n/s/r brake seized and binding on
o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge - AT LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)
o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes excessively worn and perished/split (play detected)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Both front tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre bold on inner edge 235/40r19y
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK09 VCZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 MK09 VCZ, 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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What year was MK09 VCZ registered?
MK09 VCZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 May 2009.
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