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ML09 BXJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,438 mi
Last recorded167,438 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 167,438 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 167,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 156,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 143,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 136,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 131,466 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 131,466 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,777 miles

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

Offside Front Spot light lens broken.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 114,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Gearbox stabilizer loose [bolt missing.]

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 91,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,337 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 89,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,163 miles

oil level on min mark

osf side light geting dim very close to excess

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads worn on legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,033 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 BXJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BXJ, 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 BXJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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