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MJ59 WPD

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 WPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,745 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and n/s/f covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f fog light inop

under-body corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2022 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and n/s/f covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f fog light inop

under-body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,130 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose, back box corroded / slight blow

Fail 24 Sep 2020 95,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge, tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose, back box corroded / slight blow

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Sep 2019 90,323 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,818 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge nearly exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2017 78,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge nearly exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,516 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 19 Nov 2014 59,516 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust deteriorating at rear

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,982 miles

engine light on

nearside front brake pad warning sensor disconected

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,438 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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MJ59 WPD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ59 WPD, 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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MJ59 WPD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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