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EJ09 FLP

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,702 mi
Last recorded134,702 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 FLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 134,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 128,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 128,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 122,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 122,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 112,400 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 112,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 110,372 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2020 96,318 miles

Front tyres slightly feathering on inner edges both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just approaching wearbars (both rear tyres beggining to crack/ perish on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside sun visor slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 88,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,974 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,279 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 35,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,972 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,424 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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EJ09 FLP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ09 FLP, 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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EJ09 FLP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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