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WR09 LHE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,753 mi
Last recorded210,753 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LHE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 210,753 miles

Bodywork damaged.

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

Underbody corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2026 210,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Bodywork damaged.

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

Underbody corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2025 196,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 176,944 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 176,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BLOWN TURBO PIPE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn AANTIROLL BAR LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 171,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 171,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,693 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 150,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced, beam Patten ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,732 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 92,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,764 miles

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

hand brake lever high

Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,772 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 67,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/R wheel binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LHE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR09 LHE, 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 LHE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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