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WN58 YYB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,803 mi
Last recorded185,803 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 185,803 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded, and worn. offside rear brake disc has been hot.

Fail 4 Nov 2025 185,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded, and worn. offside rear brake disc has been hot.

Pass 16 Nov 2024 177,687 miles

Areas underneath corroded/rusty

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

Suspension bushes perished/slightly deteriorated

Vehicle has plastic sill covers

Wiper blades weak clearing screen

Pass 22 Nov 2023 175,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box to centre pipe joint weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front chip in windscreen within mot limit

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills and multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 168,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face badly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides should replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner shoulder badly worn should replace a.s.a.p(marginal pass) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front chip on windscreen within mot limits

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint (needs attention) / exhaust pipe corroded in places (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear inner sill area / rear subframe mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 162,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 153,471 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 141,814 miles

Nearside Front head lamp aim adjusted pass repair side

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

Oil leak, but not excessive seeping from back of engine should investigate and repare (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system from front to rear corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 133,242 miles

Nearside Front brake discs inner face worn deep .

Nearside Rear parking brake poor efficiency.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

top engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 122,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

top engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,094 miles

exhaust rusty

oil warning light on dash

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,426 miles

nsf abs wire fraying

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,735 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,379 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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WN58 YYB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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