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WV09 LZS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,656 mi
Last recorded148,656 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 148,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 140,479 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 140,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 128,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 119,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,632 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 107,358 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,149 miles

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,114 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 22 May 2015 66,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 66,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 57,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 40,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,923 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 LZS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

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

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