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WN09 SUX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

206,156 mi
Last recorded206,156 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 206,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2025 206,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2024 194,360 miles

Central Heat shield loose

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 181,669 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 170,994 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 170,985 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 157,968 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 157,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/50/17 98W Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 3mm. 225/50/17 98W Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 150,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 150,423 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 133,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Worn on inner edge, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 133,188 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Worn on inner edge, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,367 miles

Front Lower engine under cover present

Nearside Front Inner wishbone rubber bushes cracking

Nearside Rear Lower inner control arm rubber bushes perishing

Offside Front Inner wishbone rubber bushes cracking

Offside Rear Lower inner control arm rubber bushes perishing

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2017 105,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit increased wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all brake mechanisms road dirt & rusty

Fail 25 May 2017 105,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit increased wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all brake mechanisms road dirt & rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 91,412 miles

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 5 May 2016 91,059 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2015 81,241 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 65,762 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2013 53,238 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,348 miles

both front discs rusting and starting to score

both front tyres wearing low

both front tyres worn on inner edge

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 May 2011 31,109 miles

n/s washer slightly weak

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 SUX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WN09 SUX, 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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WN09 SUX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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