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FD09 XZM

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,267 mi
Last recorded181,267 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 XZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 181,267 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

heat shield at fuel tank loose

Fail 31 Jul 2023 181,258 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch badly corroded ... hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill badly corroded at rear .. holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm badly corroded large hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking leaking around pump and pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at joint onto back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced badly corroded at towing eye onto floor .. hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heat shield at tank loose and resting on exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2022 172,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm - 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 168,529 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 168,528 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 161,568 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,708 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 93,708 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 136,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,262 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,991 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,842 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,842 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,975 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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FD09 XZM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FD09 XZM, 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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FD09 XZM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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