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FP09 HLO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,276 mi
Last recorded168,276 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 HLO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 168,276 miles

Nearside 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 168,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 167,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 69,521 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 69,509 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 61,288 miles

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower [rear] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 54,185 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 49,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,619 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 44,619 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 32,371 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 23,366 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 21 May 2013 23,366 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 17,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 17,709 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 HLO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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