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EK09 FZV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 FZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 101,356 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,251 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,721 miles

Front both tyres worn off on inner edges

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,670 miles

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,321 miles

wear to inner edges on both front tyres

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,319 miles

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

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

wear to inner edges on both front tyres

Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,318 miles

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

slight wear to inner edge on both front tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,922 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 44,211 miles

nsf tyre worn to 3mm + slight wear to inner edge

nsr tyre worn to 2.5-3mm on outer edge

osf tyre worn to 2.5-3mm + slight wear to inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,381 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FZV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK09 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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EK09 FZV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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