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ML09 BXG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,392 mi
Last recorded146,392 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 146,392 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,104 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 130,766 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 130,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,475 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 124,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 117,645 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 117,645 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,914 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 106,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,354 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 84,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,854 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,737 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 43,506 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,900 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 32,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 32,190 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 BXG 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 66.7%.

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 ML09 BXG, 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 BXG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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