MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted/sills
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brakes slight bind
parking brake 16%
under trays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
suspension components corroded slightly
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt stuck in (7.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear rubbing noise from wheel
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
suspension components corroded slightly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
supension components corroded slightly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both req (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pipes slightly corroded
corrosion underside inc rear inner wing areas
suspension components corroded eg front/rear subframes, all rear arms. shocks, rear springs
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper arm creaking
corrosion underside, rear sills/inner wings
suspension components slightly corroded eg shocks, rear arms etc
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
n/s/r brake flexible slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion on rear sills/rear inner wings
slight deterioration in both front upper arm bushes
slight wear on inner edges of front tyres
suspension components slightly corroded eg shocks etc
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
n/s/r brake flexible slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion on rear sills/rear inner wings
slight deterioration in both front upper arm bushes
slight wear on inner edges of front tyres
suspension components slightly corroded eg shocks etc
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front upper arm bush slightly deteriorated
n/s/r brake flexible slightly deterriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad wire insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake cables deteriorated
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
suspension components corroded eg shocks, arms, subframes ect
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
front brake discs worn
handbrake cables deteriorated
heat shield poorly secured at tank
n/s/r caliper handbrake lever pivot worn
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
o/s/r tyre cracking and worn
suspension components corroded eg shocks, arms, subframes ect
front brakes worn and slight bind n/s
front no plate deteriorated
handbrake cables deteriorated
n/s/f tyre pressure was low and slight cracking on inner sidewall
o/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated
rear tyres worn on inner edge
slight corrosion on suspension components, shocks, arms, subframes
under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components
Front no plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
handbrake cables slightly deteriorated
other suspension components slightly deteriorated/corroded
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front no plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn poss req
front brakes slightly worn
handbrake cables slightly deteriorated
n/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall
other suspension components slightly deteriorated/corroded
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 anti roll bar links have slight movement.
engine covers and under covers fitted
both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
front and rear tyres worn on inside
o/s wiper arm touching bonnet
o/s wiper arm touching bonnet (linkage fault)
slight wear in front lower suspension arm bushes
tyres wearing, fronts wearing on inside and rears wearing inside (50p)
An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front tyre valves
o/s wiper arm touching bonnet (linkage fault)
rear wiper torn
scuttle drains blocked
slight wear in front lower suspension arm bushes
tyres wearing, fronts wearing on inside and rears wearing inside (50p)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f brake slightly sticky
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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WV09 LVA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 LVA, 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 LVA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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