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WV09 LXS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,043 mi
Last recorded103,043 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 LXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 103,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,538 miles

miss fier

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,502 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,127 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 81,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,770 miles

All exhaust bracket hangers are corroded and waisted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 72,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread area exposing cords, multiple deep cuts, significant cracking in tread area and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust bracket hangers are corroded and waisted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces significant corrosion and reduced friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple deep cuts, significant cracking in tread area and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 70,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 70,309 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 66,913 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 66,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit plate shows 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Splashguard displaced and fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 62,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,694 miles

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

Pass 27 May 2015 51,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 51,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,184 miles

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

sidewall of the nearside front tyre is damaged.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,610 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,278 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 LXS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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