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WV09 KHK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 147,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 140,591 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 132,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 125,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 115,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,773 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,339 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,949 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair discs and pads worn (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,969 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,555 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,655 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,524 miles

offside front brake pads on limit

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,129 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 KHK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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