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AO09 FZV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,902 mi
Last recorded155,902 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 155,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 149,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,829 miles

underbody presented wax oiled

Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,606 miles

presented wax oiled

Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,601 miles

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

underbody presented wax oiled

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,815 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 113,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 101,382 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 101,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 87,825 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windscreen wipers smearing

near side front washer jet mis-aligned

off side rear secondary side light not working

off side rear tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, near side rear tyre has minor inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,648 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,963 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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AO09 FZV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO09 FZV, 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 AO09 FZV registered?

AO09 FZV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AO09 FZV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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