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WV09 KKC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,423 mi
Last recorded135,423 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 KKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,423 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 135,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake disc is red (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,006 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 124,943 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,656 miles

all tyres worn on edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,949 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,613 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,500 miles

offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,461 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bald inners

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,161 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 KKC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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