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RV59 KKN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,866 mi
Last recorded120,866 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 KKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 120,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 118,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Both Rears Worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 118,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Both Rears Worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 113,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Worn on Inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 113,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Worn on Inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,221 miles

Coolant on minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,204 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Coolant on minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 102,056 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Small chips in windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 14 May 2019 101,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Small chips in windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2018 98,893 miles

Centre rear seatbelt missing

Fail 11 May 2018 98,861 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre rear seatbelt missing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,543 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 89,528 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV59 KKN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red 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 RV59 KKN, 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 KKN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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