MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps yellow (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front brake backing plate missing
all 4 discs lipped
both rear brakesv slightly binding
child seats fitted in rear
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps yellow (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front brake backing plate missing
all 4 discs lipped
both rear brakesv slightly binding
child seats fitted in rear
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding on rotation (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding on rotation (3.5.1k)
Offside Front cv boot covered in graese
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
child seat fitted in back seat not allowing full inspection
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
engine managment light iluminated
yellow tint on head lamps
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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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NU09 OVJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 NU09 OVJ, 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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What year was NU09 OVJ registered?
NU09 OVJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 May 2009.
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