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YC59 KZK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 KZK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,589 miles

Cannot gain entry into boot, had to go through offside rear seat

Customer notified about entry to boot priot to MOT told to proceed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 91,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Cannot gain entry into boot, had to go through offside rear seat

Customer notified about entry to boot priot to MOT told to proceed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 89,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,477 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 83,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,333 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,245 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 46,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,759 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,720 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 KZK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZK, 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 KZK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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