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SL59 GKC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,261 mi
Last recorded171,261 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 171,261 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 171,240 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 171,227 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 161,798 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 161,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 152,479 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 152,479 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 143,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,312 miles

slight play in front ball joints

suspension creak/ park brake effort only just met

Pass 10 Feb 2018 104,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

Pass 5 Feb 2017 93,911 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING /NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,858 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 79,858 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,653 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,570 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 56,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,852 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,763 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,835 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 38,835 miles

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?

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 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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