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WV09 EKH

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,138 mi
Last recorded100,138 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 EKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 100,138 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 87,478 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 87,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,083 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 71,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 70,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 67,362 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 64,211 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 60,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 11 May 2018 57,014 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 May 2017 52,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,145 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 41,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,122 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,962 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,013 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm on outer edges

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 EKH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 WV09 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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