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EK09 FZA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,704 mi
Last recorded144,704 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 FZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 144,704 miles

Front wipers smears

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear handbrake caliper arm not returning back fully

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 117,907 miles

nsf outer cv boot slight pin hole

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,593 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,322 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 59,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Both front tyres split

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,118 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,387 miles

Battery not secure,will fail MOT from April 2012

Brake imbalance figure on the limit at 25%

Corrosion to brake pipe unions on top of ABS pump

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

O/S/F wheel arch liner damaged

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

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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EK09 FZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK09 FZA, 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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EK09 FZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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