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SC09 GED

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,655 mi
Last recorded149,655 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 GED
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 143,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 133,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,103 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 121,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 110,919 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2020 110,918 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2019 99,104 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,858 miles

bolt missing from AC pipe bracket

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/f inner cv boot may still be leaking

oil change light on

oil leak and possible diesel leak

rear brake discs v.worn

slight bind in rear brakes

sub frames and rear arms corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 88,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/f inner cv boot may still be leaking

oil change light on

oil leak and possible diesel leak

rear brake discs v.worn

slight bind in rear brakes

sub frames and rear arms corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 81,561 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 81,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,504 miles

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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SC09 GED is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC09 GED, 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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SC09 GED is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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