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WV09 EYA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,256 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,256 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,916 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 59,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

fluctuation on the front brake readings

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm 235/40 19

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 25,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 EYA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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