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WR59 LXY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 LXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,703 miles

Front Upper ball joint lock nuts thread locked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front brake discs lipped and brake pads over half worn

Fail 4 Nov 2025 116,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective suspension arm nylon nut not far enough through on thread of ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective suspension arm nylon nut far enough through on thread ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front brake discs lipped and brake pads over half worn

Pass 4 Nov 2024 108,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,914 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,078 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 81,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nail in exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,960 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 78,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,714 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 76,714 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,045 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,733 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 72,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,524 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 69,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,401 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 34,401 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)

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 LXY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR59 LXY, 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 WR59 LXY registered?

WR59 LXY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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