MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear cut in tread
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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