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SK09 YGR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,244 mi
Last recorded80,244 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 YGR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,287 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

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))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 76,257 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,582 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 75,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,405 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,238 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,316 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 60,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 May 2013 51,718 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,784 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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SK09 YGR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SK09 YGR, 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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What year was SK09 YGR registered?

SK09 YGR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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