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FG09 JOV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,943 mi
Last recorded101,943 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 JOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,943 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function SHOCKER CUP HOLDING SPRING FRACTURED (5.3.2 (b))

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

AGE RELATED CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK AT FLEX AND REAR BOX JOINT. ALL OF THE EXHAUST IS BADLY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 101,872 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function SHOCKER CUP HOLDING SPRING FRACTURED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

AGE RELATED CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK AT FLEX AND REAR BOX JOINT. ALL OF THE EXHAUST IS BADLY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 94,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 80,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,632 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,224 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,233 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads worn out (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,950 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2013 30,768 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 30,768 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 23,470 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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FG09 JOV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG09 JOV, 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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What year was FG09 JOV registered?

FG09 JOV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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