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ML09 BXZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension componants corroded

power steering pump nosiy

Pass 5 Feb 2022 104,735 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,641 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,195 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all nearside and offside suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 11 Jan 2018 74,214 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

mot carried out in wet condition

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,662 miles

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both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,916 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 BXZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BXZ, 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 BXZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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