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ML09 BVX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,316 mi
Last recorded134,316 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 107,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 102,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,482 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,887 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,466 miles

N/S/R brake has slight bind

Fail 21 Sep 2017 84,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,460 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm miss shaped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,735 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 BVX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BVX, 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 ML09 BVX registered?

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

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