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WP58 DYS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,322 mi
Last recorded106,322 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 DYS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 106,322 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 106,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 103,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 102,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 99,468 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both front tyres bald inside edge

offside headlamp slightly dim

offside rear tyre on tread limit

slight oil leak from power steering rack area

Fail 11 Sep 2023 99,466 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both front tyres bald inside edge

offside headlamp slightly dim

offside rear tyre on tread limit

slight oil leak from power steering rack area

Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,239 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,867 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 88,867 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 66,214 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 66,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 65,005 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve badly cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,251 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,785 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,084 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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WP58 DYS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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