MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front different type of bushes fitted to lower arms - 1 powerflex and 1 std
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills at rear - full length sill trims fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside and suspension components corroded slightly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak pipe rear of engine/ radiator ()
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
corrosion suspension components eg rear subframe, arms etc
corrosion underside, rear sill area, borderline
slight corrosion rear disc
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion suspension components eg rear subframe, arms etc
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak pipe rear of engine/ radiator ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
corrosion underside, rear sill area, borderline
handbrake cables deteriorated
slight corrosion rear disc
Offside handbrake reading slightly low
handbrake cables deteriorated
handbrake travel slightly long
slight corrosion suspension components
wear in both rear caliper handbrake levers
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking hp pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside handbrake reading slightly low
handbrake cables deteriorated
handbrake travel slightly long
slight corrosion suspension components
wear in both rear caliper handbrake levers
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Eng man light on
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear brakes binding
Both rear brakes binding
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning light on
engine mil warning light on
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine mil warning light on
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RV09 XRB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 RV09 XRB, 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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RV09 XRB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 May 2009.
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