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FE09 KXP

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,511 mi
Last recorded154,511 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 KXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 154,511 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake has low effort

Pass 8 May 2019 151,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 144,554 miles

Front wiper worn & slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 144,554 miles

Front wiper worn & slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 138,862 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,062 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front wiper worn

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 130,062 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wiper worn

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 122,787 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper arm worn

Fail 29 Apr 2014 114,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper arm has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,294 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper arm has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,556 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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FE09 KXP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 FE09 KXP, 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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FE09 KXP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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