MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front sub frame is showing signs of corrosion
Ns rear caliper hand brake arm is slightly tight
Park brake performance only just met
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested Coolant leak PLATE VALUE MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin Possibly from injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front sub frame is showing signs of corrosion
Ns rear caliper hand brake arm is slightly tight
Park brake performance only just met
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear suspension components are corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Os outer sill is damaged
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 2.57 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear suspension components are corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Os outer sill is damaged
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front no plate is in poor condition
Ns front ball joint is slightly corroded under boot
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brake discs are corroded
Rear suspension arm mounts are corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Os rear sub frame mount bolt is corroded and missing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front no plate is in poor condition
Ns front ball joint is slightly corroded under boot
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brake discs are corroded
Rear suspension arm mounts are corroded
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)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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RV59 DXD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 RV59 DXD, 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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RV59 DXD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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