MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside screen wash lazy
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various suspension componants corroded some heavily
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside screen wash lazy
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various suspension componants corroded some heavily
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear ends of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner eges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also some surrounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also some surrounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))
one front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose cat rattle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
park brake effort only just met
slight play in front ball joints
suspension creak/ park brake effort only just met
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)
PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING /NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate damage
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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SL59 GKC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 September 2009.
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