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FP09 HLN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,872 mi
Last recorded135,872 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 HLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 135,872 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 135,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 128,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,055 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 90,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,502 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,203 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 66,278 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 66,278 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,705 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,394 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 52,347 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,287 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 36,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,774 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

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 HLN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FP09 HLN, 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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FP09 HLN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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