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WV09 ETO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,274 mi
Last recorded140,274 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 140,274 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,283 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Front wiper linkage worn

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of underside of vehicle shows general signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components show signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 136,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Front wiper linkage worn

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of underside of vehicle shows general signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components show signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 131,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive /dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear back box exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 18 Jul 2022 126,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Lower Inner Arch Slightly Loose

Offside Front Engine Rubber Slightly Deteriorated / Slight Movement

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat Shield @ Backbox slightly Loose and Hitting Bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,612 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 104,602 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,562 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. bottom has been cut open and welded back up , also sounds hollow (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside 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 6 Mar 2019 98,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,910 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,663 miles

unable to test nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

unable to test offside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,246 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 ETO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

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

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