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WV09 LXC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,830 mi
Last recorded110,830 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 LXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,830 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 110,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,766 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 79,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,599 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 70,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 64,636 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 64,636 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 57,465 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 57,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 51,276 miles

Offside Rear brake feels tight when rotated by hand

Fail 5 May 2016 51,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake feels tight when rotated by hand

Pass 11 May 2015 44,025 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 37,039 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 31,578 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 LXC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

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

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