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RE59 AVM

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,938 mi
Last recorded131,938 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 AVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 124,806 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 124,806 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,249 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 115,124 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 112,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,927 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge no chords showing

Nearside Rear Slight bind on n/s rear brake

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge no chords showing

Nearside Rear Slight bind on n/s rear brake

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,046 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 105,046 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,606 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 81,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,453 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,498 miles

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

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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RE59 AVM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 RE59 AVM, 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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RE59 AVM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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