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SP09 YHK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 YHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 96,931 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box at clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 89,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box at clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,090 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 86,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken and detached. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 81,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 78,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,758 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear indicator (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 21 Jan 2017 67,078 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,937 miles

coil spring broken offside and nearside rear coil springs bkoken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,074 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 18 Jan 2016 61,074 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken offside front coil spring (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,953 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken offside front coil spring (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,199 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,214 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 50,214 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs surface rust

nsf tyre cut

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YHK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 SP09 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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