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FP09 EXB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,320 mi
Last recorded138,320 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 EXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 136,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 133,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 133,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 126,149 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 125,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 105,283 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 105,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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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FP09 EXB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP09 EXB, 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 FP09 EXB registered?

FP09 EXB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is FP09 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 EXB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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