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SP09 VCT

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 VCT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,542 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,377 miles

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 19 Apr 2019 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,099 miles

Both front Disc Are Slightly Lipped

Exhaust system is Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Valve Is Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,005 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre Starting Getting Worn Out From Inner Edge

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 21 Apr 2017 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre Starting Getting Worn Out From Inner Edge

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,408 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,764 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,336 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 27,716 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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SP09 VCT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP09 VCT, 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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SP09 VCT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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