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XS07 ARK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,879 mi
Last recorded149,879 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS07 ARK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 149,879 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 149,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 140,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing more on inside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 140,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing more on inside edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,899 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 134,899 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,445 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 115,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,224 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,164 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,558 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 55,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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XS07 ARK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XS07 ARK, 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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XS07 ARK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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