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WV09 LWS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 LWS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,840 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 109,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded in 2 place that are visable other part of frame covered with plastic undertray cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper lever stuck over at stop and cable very tight (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 107,088 miles

Front subframe getting pitted with corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 102,732 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 17 May 2018 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower section of subframe corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very weak performace (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2017 96,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 96,123 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,192 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake just passes 16% min limit

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 80,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,656 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,765 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,616 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 LWS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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