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WR09 KXP

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,749 mi
Last recorded116,749 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 KXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 116,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 111,301 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 111,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 111,294 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom spring cup (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,628 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,031 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake slightly lower on effort on brake tester readings but passed on minimum requirements

Pass 22 May 2019 91,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,010 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,406 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

stone chip in screen

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,674 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,197 miles

235/40/19/96y

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,106 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 38,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 28,926 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 28,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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WR09 KXP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR09 KXP, 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 WR09 KXP registered?

WR09 KXP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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