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ST09 BKA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,522 mi
Last recorded112,522 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 BKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,522 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 112,464 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 112,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 111,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,097 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heatsheild loose

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heatsheild loose

Pass 15 May 2019 90,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 79,879 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 79,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 70,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 61,585 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,982 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 25,982 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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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ST09 BKA 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 ST09 BKA, 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 ST09 BKA registered?

ST09 BKA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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