MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers and under trays fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers and under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear parking brake recorded low effort.
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 90% (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30% (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both rear brakes binding on slightly
engine covers & under trays fitted
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG09 VCE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?
FG09 VCE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2009.
Is FG09 VCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG09 VCE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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