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SL09 WUK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,289 mi
Last recorded53,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 WUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 53,289 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms etc

Fail 24 Dec 2025 53,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front brakes worn

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms etc

Pass 6 Jan 2025 49,721 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 49,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 46,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside 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 scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not affecting structural strength

Offside hand brake cable rubber support broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 43,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion rear sill areas

suspension components corroding eg both subframes, all rear arms etc

Pass 14 Jan 2022 39,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion both sills

suspension components slightly corroded eg rear arms, subframes etc

Fail 12 Jan 2022 39,271 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

slight corrosion both sills

suspension components slightly corroded eg rear arms, subframes etc

Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 31,630 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock absorber boots and bump stops missing

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s wing repeater slightly white

slight corrosion front subframe and rear suspension

slight wear in brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,042 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,194 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS ARE FITTED

Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2016 23,084 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,047 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 15,500 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 12,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,899 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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SL09 WUK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 SL09 WUK, 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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SL09 WUK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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