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W19 BLE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,175 mi
Last recorded111,175 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 BLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 111,175 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi STRONG ADVISORY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Feb 2026 111,175 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi STRONG ADVISORY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play adjuster nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 102,784 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 84,010 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 71,106 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover small hole...

Offside Rear small brake fluctuating in rolling road tester

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover small hole...

Offside Rear small brake fluctuating in rolling road tester

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,606 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,556 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 53,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,834 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 53,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,911 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 48,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,021 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,020 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,116 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,837 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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W19 BLE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W19 BLE, 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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W19 BLE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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