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WV09 LXU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,981 mi
Last recorded95,981 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,981 miles

Nearside Front brake discs worn thin and scored.

Offside Front brake disc worn thin.

Offside Front tyre inner tyre worn thin.

engine oil lights flashing in dash, should investigate.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 135,247 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 134,913 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' badly cracked across. (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

bothside front brake disc,s inner face worn deep. should replace.

bothside rear brake pad,s inner face wearing thin.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 69,314 miles

bothside rear brake pad/s worn thin.

nearside front brake pad/s worn to legal limit,marginal pass,should replace a.s.a.p

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,282 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,225 miles

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)

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 LXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV09 LXU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV09 LXU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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