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MT58 EGK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,452 mi
Last recorded136,452 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 EGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,452 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 136,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 122,506 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release lever broken

both front tyres 3mm, o/s/f worn inner edge

front pads getting low

moderate corrosion on various rear suspension items

sump mounting rubbers poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2023 122,499 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 122,484 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened lower spring cup broken off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet handles broken

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

split engine breather pipe n/s

Pass 11 May 2022 115,516 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipe split under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Fail 11 May 2022 115,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipe split under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 23 Apr 2021 106,119 miles

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

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

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

engine rubber breather pipe split open

Fail 22 Apr 2021 106,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine rubber breather pipe split open

Pass 12 May 2020 98,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 89,287 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 May 2018 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear cut in tread

Fail 15 May 2018 79,844 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear cut in tread

Pass 18 May 2017 71,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,947 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,859 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 39,858 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,919 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 30,919 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MT58 EGK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MT58 EGK, 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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MT58 EGK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 February 2009.

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