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ML09 BUW

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,950 mi
Last recorded149,950 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads are 4mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 139,167 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 139,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 129,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,466 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,606 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 102,580 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 83,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 71,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 50,510 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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ML09 BUW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML09 BUW, 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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ML09 BUW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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