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OV59 OMJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,159 mi
Last recorded120,159 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 OMJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 120,159 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 120,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 112,473 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,707 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 104,697 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 99,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,207 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 83,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,788 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,412 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 59,412 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,307 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,847 miles

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 5 Nov 2013 31,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,379 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 24,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OV59 OMJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV59 OMJ, 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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OV59 OMJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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