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WV09 EPU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,679 mi
Last recorded109,679 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 109,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 107,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 106,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,878 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))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 103,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,850 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 96,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,138 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area bubbled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted front and rear

Fail 24 Jun 2021 90,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area bubbled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted front and rear

Fail 18 Jun 2021 90,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit=0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,013 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and NSF disc badly corroded and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm wear remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm wear remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm wear remaining - suspect inner pad may be lower but cannot inspect without removing wheel (3.5.1g)

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

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

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,747 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and NSF disc badly corroded and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm wear remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm wear remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm wear remaining - suspect inner pad may be lower but cannot inspect without removing wheel (3.5.1g)

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

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

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 51,025 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,995 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,550 miles

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 EPU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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