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FE59 HFX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,137 mi
Last recorded166,137 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 HFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 166,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH AND OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 166,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH AND OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 165,369 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 157,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 157,923 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 154,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of disc's heavily lipped + pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS / inner edges at limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 152,826 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 152,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 147,091 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 143,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 140,101 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 41% (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid liquid added (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 126,163 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged/ insecure

Parking Brake just meeting requirements 17%

Fail 22 Feb 2016 126,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leaks

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged/ insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking Brake just meeting requirements 17%

Pass 10 Aug 2015 118,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light wont go out.

engine oil requires top up.

n/s front tyre worn smooth around the inner.

n/s rear tyre worn around the inner.

o/s front tyre worn smooth around the inner.

Fail 8 Aug 2015 118,418 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light wont go out.

engine oil requires top up.

n/s front tyre worn smooth around the inner.

n/s rear tyre worn around the inner.

o/s front tyre worn smooth around the inner.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 89,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,085 miles

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

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

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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FE59 HFX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE59 HFX, 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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FE59 HFX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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