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WV09 LVZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,505 miles

Offside Front creaking sound suspension

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,329 miles

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 81,329 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,177 miles

Offside Rear Upper mounting plate 1 of 4 locating bolts missing

bonnet release catch broken

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,113 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,099 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly ratchet slipping occasionally (1.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm ball joint have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,411 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 74,411 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,503 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 63,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,566 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 LVZ 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 75%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

WV09 LVZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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