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FXZ 1009

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 1009
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,863 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 110,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,434 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 106,422 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 101,809 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 101,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,362 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,795 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.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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FXZ 1009 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 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 FXZ 1009, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FXZ 1009 registered?

FXZ 1009 is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is FXZ 1009 safe to buy?

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