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FE09 OSL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OSL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 91,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,818 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,023 miles

emissions not recording on DSM

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,670 miles

All tyres 235/45zr19 Both front Accelera: O/S/F 3 mm Both rears Accelera 5mm and 4mm

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,202 miles

235/40/ZR19/96Y. OF 4 OR 5 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,020 miles

235/40/ZR19/96Y. All 5mm.

Front FRONT DISCS HAVE BADLY CORRODED INNER SURFACES, WILL DESTROY PADS VERY QUICKLY.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,010 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

235/40/ZR19/96Y. All 5mm.

Front FRONT DISCS HAVE BADLY CORRODED INNER SURFACES, WILL DESTROY PADS VERY QUICKLY.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,304 miles

ALL TYRES ACCELERA & 235/40 ZR 19 ALL AT 6mm AVERAGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,325 miles

235/40/ZR19/96YXL. All 6mm.

Front pads serviceable.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 25,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

235/40/ZR19/96YXL. All 6mm.

Front pads serviceable.

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,516 miles

235/40/ZR19/96YXL. OF 3 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

O/S/F wipers smears slightly.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,409 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 OSL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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