MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,510 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat belt webbing trapped under seat runner, still working as intended
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
haetshield insecure
reversing lamp not working
suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened
undertrays not allowing full inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front set belt webbing trapped under seat runner still functioning as intended
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
rear heat shield insecure
reversing lamp not working
undertrays not allowing full inspection
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front set belt webbing trapped under seat runner still functioning as intended
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
rear heat shield insecure
reversing lamp not working
undertrays not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing trapped under seat runner still functioning as intended.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays not allowing full inspection
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
heat shield insecure
parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating it may need repair or adjustment.
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Heat shield insecure
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays not allowing full inspection
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating it may need repair or adjustment.
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Heat shield insecure
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays not allowing full inspection
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake noise noticed on RBT test
Egine exhaust smokey at times but emmisions ok
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight knock noticed at front
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn on inside edge and 2.8mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both backbox heatshields loose and one center heatshield loose
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Interior bonnet handle broken
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reverse lamps inop but pre September '09 failure date
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brakes noisy,would benefit a service
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Knock from steering noticed on lock to lock
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Split in tread. Not throw to cord. n/s/f
split around tyre not throw to cord. n/s/f
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WV09 EGK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 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 EGK, 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 EGK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 March 2009.
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