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FP59 FWO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 FWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,168 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,841 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,152 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,312 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 52,312 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,889 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Front both tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 45,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Front both tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,133 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect the seat belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 37,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken ( white orange yellow ) (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/zr19 92y potenza (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2015 29,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,382 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,061 miles

emissions too clean to detect

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre showing cracking around tread and wearing low on outside edge

plastic sills

rear tyres wearing uneven n/s at 2.0mm o/s at 3.0mm

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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FP59 FWO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP59 FWO, 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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FP59 FWO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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