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WV09 EFW

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,047 mi
Last recorded136,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 EFW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 136,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 112,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 82,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear disc and pads have got hot

slight bind to the nearside front brakes

slight bind to the nearside rear brakes

Fail 16 May 2018 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear disc and pads have got hot

slight bind to the nearside front brakes

slight bind to the nearside rear brakes

Pass 24 May 2017 73,961 miles

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 73,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,567 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 69,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,614 miles

Chip in zone A of the windscreen slightly bigger than 10mm but is not in the direct view of the driver

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,119 miles

Both O/S & N/S front tyres worn on the inner shoulders

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

damage to swept area in zone 'A' more than 10mm BUT does not effect the drivers view

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WV09 EFW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV09 EFW, 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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WV09 EFW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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