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NK58 HME

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,285 mi
Last recorded147,285 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK58 HME
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,285 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 147,285 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 146,668 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 146,668 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 144,623 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 144,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 137,820 miles

Front Both tyres worn inner edge

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 137,820 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Both tyres worn inner edge

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre flat ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,151 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 122,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,760 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,872 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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NK58 HME is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NK58 HME, 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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NK58 HME is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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