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WN09 SPV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,645 mi
Last recorded158,645 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 SPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 153,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 153,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed track rod inner (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 149,253 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 149,243 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 142,921 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 142,910 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side flasher lanp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 131,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,979 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 94,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,900 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 79,514 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 79,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

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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WN09 SPV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WN09 SPV, 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 WN09 SPV registered?

WN09 SPV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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