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WV09 KGK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,200 mi
Last recorded122,200 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 KGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 113,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 102,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 102,285 miles

Emissions not tested very smokey (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned loose and not fully secure (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) not secured to trak rod end ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,827 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 97,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,688 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Apr 2018 91,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,901 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 83,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,761 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,761 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,408 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,406 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,625 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 KGK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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