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WR09 YWG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 YWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 124,246 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills, subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 124,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills, subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 123,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 120,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,835 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 112,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,113 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,325 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 78,265 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,725 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 68,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 44,405 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2012 37,150 miles

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 YWG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,387cc 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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

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

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