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WR59 CYA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,658 mi
Last recorded132,658 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 CYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 132,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 130,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 /50 /17 /98y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 127,434 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 127,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed silencer has major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front bonnet does not open

Pass 30 Nov 2022 123,193 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,822 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 119,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 117,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 117,421 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 113,490 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 102,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing coroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,672 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Nov 2014 46,661 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2013 34,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 30,338 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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WR59 CYA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR59 CYA, 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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WR59 CYA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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