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WV09 EFZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,066 mi
Last recorded86,066 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 86,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 67,444 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 67,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,998 miles

both front tyres worn nsf more so

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,710 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,911 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 32,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,300 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 20,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 EFZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WV09 EFZ, 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 WV09 EFZ registered?

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

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