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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer joint. Holes in pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake performance slightly low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake performance slightly low
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake disc rusty on inside
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake disc rusty on inside
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM58 AHV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SM58 AHV, 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 SM58 AHV registered?
SM58 AHV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2009.
Is SM58 AHV safe to buy?
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