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WV09 EWY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 EWY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,241 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 129,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,830 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,798 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 112,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,937 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 108,937 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 16 Apr 2019 100,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & rear bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre valve is perishing

Pass 22 May 2018 95,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in arm

Fail 17 May 2018 95,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in arm

Pass 15 May 2017 92,512 miles

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

R B T hand brake 17%

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,345 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 85,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,667 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

edges worn at nearside front tyre general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

edges worn at offside front tyre general wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

engine, sill and part rear underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition ( corroding )

nearside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

recom replacement tyres re above advisories

slight play at nearside front upper suspension arm mount/bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,319 miles

edges worn at nearside front tyre general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

edges worn at offside front tyre general wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

engine, sill and part rear underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition ( corroding )

nearside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

recom replacement tyres re above advisories

slight play at nearside front upper suspension arm mount/bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,924 miles

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

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 EWY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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