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EK09 FZR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 FZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,255 miles

Front brake discs worn and corrodded

emlon dash

Fail 4 Jan 2018 115,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs worn and corrodded

emlon dash

Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,415 miles

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2016 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam working but bulb could be in wrong (1.7.5a)

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

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,003 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Brake discs worn all round

Offside bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,441 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 FZR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc 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 FZR, 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 EK09 FZR registered?

EK09 FZR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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