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RE09 FZX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,648 mi
Last recorded161,648 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 FZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 161,648 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 161,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 155,024 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 155,022 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 141,947 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bushes starting to spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn along the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 141,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% imbalence (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bushes starting to spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn along the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 125,491 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose At Rear

Front Both Tyres 3mm Left

Front Both Tyres Cutting Inside Edges

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Pass 4 May 2017 106,951 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

rear sub frame is starting to corode

Fail 28 Apr 2017 106,950 miles

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

oil leak from rear of engine

rear sub frame is starting to corode

Pass 13 May 2016 91,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 73,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 May 2015 73,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rbrake binding slightly

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 May 2014 58,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,970 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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RE09 FZX 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 66.7%.

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 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 RE09 FZX, 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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RE09 FZX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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