MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R + O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear seat base insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm at lowest point in tread 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hole in dust cover but still preventing the ingress of dirt at this moment in time (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm at lowest point in tread 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive point of origin masked by vehicle undertray (not dripping) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/4019 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted
OSR tyre worn on inner edge
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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FP09 KWG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 FP09 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 May 2009.
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