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WV09 LYG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,415 mi
Last recorded130,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,415 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 130,415 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 120,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 113,939 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 108,366 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,832 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake performance 16%.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,752 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,752 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment needs checking.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,055 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner arch trim is damaged

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,240 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 LYG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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