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WP58 DHJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,366 mi
Last recorded180,366 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 DHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 180,366 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 178,637 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ON PIPE FITTED TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 178,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ON PIPE FITTED TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 160,769 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2024 160,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 145,228 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 129,588 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 129,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,381 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 117,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,575 miles

Both front wipers juddering/smearing slightly.

Exhaust heatshield at fuel tank loose.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,377 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seat fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 98,377 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on just legal limit on the edge of inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seat fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,372 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and also punctured 235/40/19

rear tyres wearing unevenly due to wheel alignment fault

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,126 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 85,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,591 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,255 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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WP58 DHJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP58 DHJ, 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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WP58 DHJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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