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YC59 KZG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,678 mi
Last recorded130,678 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 KZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 130,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

power steering noisey but functional

Pass 12 May 2022 125,265 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside front outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil around offside front subframe, could have been spilt oil or oil coming from power steering bottle, no leaks to see or dripping

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Apr 2022 125,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear effort lower than nearside 270 - 170 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high offside pattern poor and aim too high, possible bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken snapped top and bottom of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear discs seem to have been heating up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill damaged, possibly been jacked up in wrong area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper wishbone bushes creaking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brak pads seem to have been heated up and crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills have signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

note for parking brake fail, nearside effort low and offside has no effort 70 - 0

Pass 26 Apr 2021 120,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded AT BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2020 111,862 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 111,862 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,526 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 97,526 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,066 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,009 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,529 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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YC59 KZG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC59 KZG, 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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YC59 KZG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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