MOT Status
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131,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front front subframe corroding both sides
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower wishbone back bush split
Offside Front Lower wishbone back bush split (slight play)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
nsf brake fluctuating
oil leak (sump)
oil leak (turbo)
osf disc worn (inner)
slight brake pedal creep
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower wishbone back bush split
Offside Front Lower wishbone back bush split (slight play)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
nsf brake fluctuating
oil leak (sump)
oil leak (turbo)
osf disc worn (inner)
slight brake pedal creep
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
boot release not working
engine cover and undertrays fitted
limited park brake reserve
oil leak (turbo?)
subframe corroding
wipers starting to smear
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
boot release not working
coolant below min
engine cover and undertrays fitted
limited park brake reserve
oil leak (turbo?)
subframe corroding
wipers starting to smear
front subframe corroding
ns dip beam dim
oil leak (turbo?)
wipers starting to smear
engine cover and undertrays fitted
engine cover and undertrays fitted
oil leak
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Advise hand brake just passed 17%
Advise hand brake just passed 17%
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO59 EPN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 RO59 EPN, 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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RO59 EPN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2009.
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