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WV09 MBU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 MBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 115,498 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 115,496 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 107,992 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,991 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,653 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 96,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MBU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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