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SK59 NNF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,080 mi
Last recorded128,080 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 NNF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 128,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm 235/40y19 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshield detached from body but still in place

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,287 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,526 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 107,440 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE CALIPER BINDING

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW TREAD WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 15 May 2019 107,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE CALIPER BINDING

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW TREAD WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 18 May 2018 103,732 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 95,931 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 95,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,962 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight wear to inner edge on both front tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,541 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn,new disc/pads fitted on o/s ? (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 67,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT,LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn,new disc/pads fitted on o/s ? (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 41,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,933 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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SK59 NNF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK59 NNF, 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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SK59 NNF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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