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SM59 WGJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,740 mi
Last recorded103,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 WGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,605 miles

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements indicating repair or adjustment necessary

Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 69,367 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 69,367 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S/R 159% O/S/R 43% -(13%) (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,876 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split & insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (steering arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,888 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 56,888 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,898 miles

N/ S steering tie rod has slight free play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 42,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/ S steering tie rod has slight free play

Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,542 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,238 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 20,494 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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SM59 WGJ 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM59 WGJ, 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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What year was SM59 WGJ registered?

SM59 WGJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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