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WN58 YWU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

202,034 mi
Last recorded202,034 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 YWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 202,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2024 199,454 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 196,804 miles

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

underside has been previously wax oiled

Pass 22 Jan 2022 190,120 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 181,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 179,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 169,896 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 169,875 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 164,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,735 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 131,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 114,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,660 miles

no b s codes on registration plates

offside rear and nearside front tyres has small cuts in

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,545 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)

slight adjustments required fron headlights..

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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WN58 YWU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WN58 YWU, 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 WN58 YWU registered?

WN58 YWU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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