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OV58 TZA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,362 mi
Last recorded129,362 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 TZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 129,362 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,034 miles

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

bonnet release handle broken

bonnet saftey catch handle end broken off but can still be operated

open bonnet warning symbol on dash but bonnet can be secured in closed position

Fail 29 Mar 2021 107,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

bonnet release handle broken

bonnet saftey catch handle end broken off but can still be operated

open bonnet warning symbol on dash but bonnet can be secured in closed position

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 87,449 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 87,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,719 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,375 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 28,530 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 27,033 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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OV58 TZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV58 TZA, 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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OV58 TZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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