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WV09 EPE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,660 mi
Last recorded83,660 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 83,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 75,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 70,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 68,019 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 66,572 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2021 63,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 60,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside [bald on inner edges] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,851 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres bald on inner tread

Fail 1 Jun 2017 53,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front nearside and offside tyres bald on inner tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

operation of drivers side windscreen washer

Pass 6 May 2016 50,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front operation of wind screen washer

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing

Pass 8 May 2015 48,154 miles

exhaust corroded\nsf and osf brake discs worn and heavily lipped\nsf and osf brake pads wearing very low but appear to be above 1.5mm\rear brake discs wearing and slightly lipped

injury in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 8 May 2014 46,623 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 46,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2012 32,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 EPE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

WV09 EPE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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