MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front exhaust flexi outer loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners and camera ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front exhaust flexi outer loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners and camera ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear inner (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flex outer skin detached
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear inner (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flex outer skin detached
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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YP59 KAO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YP59 KAO, 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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YP59 KAO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 November 2009.
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