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FP59 FWX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,736 mi
Last recorded124,736 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 FWX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 124,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 123,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 110,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 101,868 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 98,999 miles

front and rear sub frames freshly undersealed

o/s and n/s rear outer sills undersealed

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2022 98,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames freshly undersealed

o/s and n/s rear outer sills undersealed

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 95,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,684 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 90,681 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,647 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges / advise steering alignment needs checking

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,682 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,866 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 Nov 2015 57,672 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,242 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,379 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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FP59 FWX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FWX, 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 FP59 FWX registered?

FP59 FWX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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