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NU59 VWB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,435 mi
Last recorded186,435 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 VWB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 186,435 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 178,454 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 265,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 162,621 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 162,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 157,844 miles

exhaust heat sheild adrift

Fail 1 Sep 2020 157,796 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheild adrift

Pass 4 Sep 2019 151,373 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to both rear suspension arms

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 28 Aug 2019 151,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to both rear suspension arms

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread- very close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread- very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front has slight wear on edges ADVISE TRACKING TO BE CHECKED

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET EFFICENCY ADVISE NEEDS ATTENTION

under tray insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,006 miles

Front discs getting worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres worn low

Fail 29 Feb 2016 125,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs getting worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,833 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 114,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,212 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 108,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,166 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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NU59 VWB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU59 VWB, 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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NU59 VWB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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