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WV09 KGU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 140,315 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 140,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 211,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 199,831 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 199,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,082 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,599 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front under tray fitted obscuring some suspension underside components

very slight corrosion on all brake faces

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres worn on inner edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KGU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

WV09 KGU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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