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WR09 LCY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,435 mi
Last recorded130,435 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 130,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 128,196 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 128,196 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,145 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 125,145 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,255 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,006 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,876 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 96,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres inner edge worn

Fail 29 May 2015 96,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres inner edge worn

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,153 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,237 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 61,237 miles

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

very slight lift/play in both front lower and upper ball joints

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 LCY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LCY, 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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WR09 LCY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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