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FP09 KVZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,394 mi
Last recorded122,394 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 KVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 122,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2024 122,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2023 113,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 74,163 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 74,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 65,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 59,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 54,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,400 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 27,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 19,189 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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FP09 KVZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP09 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

FP09 KVZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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