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SL59 AVN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,880 mi
Last recorded126,880 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 AVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 126,880 miles

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

battery loose in carrier

offside front fog light lens damaged,cracked

rear exhaust clamp broken,may require attention

Fail 19 Feb 2024 126,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened COLLAPSED. DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

battery loose in carrier

offside front fog light lens damaged,cracked

rear exhaust clamp broken,may require attention

Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

offside front fog light lens damaged

offside front wiper blade worn / split

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 7 Feb 2023 125,839 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure and fouling

offside front fog light lens damaged

offside front wiper blade worn / split

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 29 Dec 2021 122,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front engine and gear box mount worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 122,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front engine and gear box mount worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 108,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,233 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 107,672 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,555 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe tape around it

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front sub frame rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,441 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake pipe tape around it

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front sub frame rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40zr19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,802 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 38,106 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 38,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 38,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SL59 AVN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SL59 AVN, 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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SL59 AVN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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