# FE09OSM — ALFA ROMEO 159 MOT History & Vehicle Check

FE09OSM is a Black ALFA ROMEO 159, Diesel (1910cc), first registered 2009-05-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FE09OSM — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FE09OSM |
| Make | ALFA ROMEO |
| Model | 159 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1910cc |
| First registered | 2009-05-27 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-09-22 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 9
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 56.25%
- Total defects recorded: 49

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-23 10:17:36 | PASSED | 153,898 MI | 2021-09-22 00:00:00 |
| 2020-09-23 10:17:35 | FAILED | 153,898 MI | — |
| 2019-09-10 09:46:44 | PASSED | 143,309 MI | 2020-09-09 00:00:00 |
| 2019-09-06 09:58:46 | FAILED | 143,077 MI | — |
| 2018-05-14 10:32:40 | PASSED | 129,802 MI | 2019-05-25 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-14 10:32:39 | FAILED | 129,802 MI | — |
| 2017-05-26 08:26:15 | PASSED | 111,984 MI | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-26 08:26:14 | FAILED | 111,984 MI | — |
| 2016-05-26 09:55:21 | PASSED | 97,335 MI | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 |
| 2015-04-16 10:19:28 | PASSED | 71,392 MI | 2016-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-04-17 12:44:49 | PASSED | 61,249 MI | 2015-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-04-17 12:44:49 | FAILED | 61,249 MI | — |
| 2013-04-25 14:12:34 | PASSED | 49,778 MI | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2013-04-18 12:10:37 | FAILED | 49,602 MI | — |
| 2012-04-20 16:51:59 | PASSED | 39,920 MI | 2013-04-19 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-20 12:07:47 | FAILED | 39,920 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-09-23 10:17:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MINOR: Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2020-09-23 10:17:35 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- PRS: Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

**2019-09-10 09:46:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2019-09-06 09:58:46 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2018-05-14 10:32:40 (PASSED)**

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

**2018-05-14 10:32:39 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- PRS: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

**2017-05-26 08:26:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

**2017-05-26 08:26:14 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- PRS: Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

**2016-05-26 09:55:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: all rear handbrakes ready for servicing

**2014-04-17 12:44:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: front discs lipped,advise front screen wash jets replaced.

**2014-04-17 12:44:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: front discs lipped,advise front screen wash jets replaced.

**2013-04-18 12:10:37 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2012-04-20 16:51:59 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: offside wheel arch cover damaged

**2012-04-20 12:07:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: rear brake discs worn
- USER ENTERED: offside wheel arch cover damaged

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FE09OSM is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FE09OSM. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
