MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,773 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Movement in crack pulley
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear axle has run-flat and non run-flat tyres fitted
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 plated value for retest purposes (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective bottom ball joint retaining nut loose (5.3.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective bottom ball joint retaining nut loose (5.3.6 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Movement in crack pulley
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear axle has run-flat and non run-flat tyres fitted
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of both sub frames (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed due to various exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi bit (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside lamp (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside lamp (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bushes also worn (5.3.4 (b) (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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame likely to fail excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Crank pulley worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area corroded/holed. Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area corroded. Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advice on heavy underseal at front and rear axles and suspension all over
advice on slight blow at exhaust tail pipe
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
advice on heavy underseal at front and rear axles and suspension all over
advice on slight blow at exhaust tail pipe
advice on look at hand brake both sides
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50kgs (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and bolt loose (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP59 UVC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SP59 UVC, 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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SP59 UVC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 September 2009.
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