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RO09 XAL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,738 mi
Last recorded99,738 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 XAL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 99,738 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 99,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,619 miles

Lower stone sheild loose

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower stone sheild loose

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre under pressure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,907 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 92,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,039 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,309 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 72,553 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension arms have slight movement

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,553 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension arms have slight movement

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,078 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,077 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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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RO09 XAL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RO09 XAL, 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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RO09 XAL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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