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WP58 PXS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,106 mi
Last recorded66,106 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,106 miles

Exhaust heat shields corroded and loose.

Offside drive shaft inner CV gaiter weeping grease.

Play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Wipers worn and smear.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 66,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge severely worn and almost devoid of any tread, also going out of round, ie tread lumpy. (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust heat shields corroded and loose.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn low and going out of round, ie tread lumpy. (4.1.E.1)

Offside drive shaft inner CV gaiter weeping grease.

Play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Wipers worn and smear.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,615 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 59,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/R BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,227 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 37,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 37,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2013 30,071 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 30,071 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

m.i.l. light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,371 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 22,370 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in tread and worn inner edge

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 PXS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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