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WV09 LZP

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 LZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear service brake slightly binding & noisy?

noisy power steering pump

undertrays & covers fitted ......unable to examine some components

Fail 18 Apr 2019 101,096 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear service brake slightly binding & noisy?

noisy power steering pump

undertrays & covers fitted ......unable to examine some components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,180 miles

oil warning light on

Fail 23 Mar 2018 96,178 miles

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

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

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

oil warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,502 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,137 miles

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

front brake discs worn/scored

Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs worn/scored

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,012 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)

both front brake disc inner surfaces worn/lipped,

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both front brake disc inner surfaces worn/lipped,

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,917 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 LZP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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