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WR09 LGK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,084 mi
Last recorded176,084 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 176,084 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 169,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 169,683 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 163,082 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 155,959 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 155,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 147,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2022 147,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (limit=1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil misting from intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (limit=1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,599 miles

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

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

park eff 18% (min16%)

Fail 16 Sep 2020 132,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

park eff 18% (min16%)

Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,103 miles

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

OIL MISTING ON INTERCOOLER PIPES

Fail 19 Sep 2019 125,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

OIL MISTING ON INTERCOOLER PIPES

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear bearing has slight rumble

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,760 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 23 Sep 2016 97,760 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,085 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,488 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2014 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front service brake imbalance 41% using old brake test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight damage to tyre sidewalls

Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak on gearbox

rear brakes grabbing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,134 miles

oil leak on gearbox

rear brakes grabbing

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 LGK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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