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FE09 OSK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,200 mi
Last recorded193,200 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OSK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 193,200 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 190,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 190,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 187,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 182,827 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 174,030 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 174,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 167,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output check bulb fitted correcly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed twisted and starting to rub on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 158,313 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

driver doors window not opening

flywheel knocking

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2020 158,313 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

driver doors window not opening

flywheel knocking

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2018 139,287 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,467 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 118,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ripped (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,320 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,495 miles

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

both sides rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2015 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both sides rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,162 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,374 miles

engine rough running

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,713 miles

nearside front wheel and tyre damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 OSK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OSK, 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 OSK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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