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111 LWL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,298 mi
Last recorded86,298 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 LWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 84,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,485 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 82,448 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,434 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 80,405 miles

Emissions not tested Anti pollution filter clogged (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 66,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,345 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 62,345 miles

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

Emissions not detected

Fail 10 Nov 2016 62,338 miles

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

Emissions not detected

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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111 LWL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 111 LWL, 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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111 LWL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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