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WV09 MBY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,379 mi
Last recorded136,379 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,379 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 136,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 121,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,902 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bineding

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,828 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 86,828 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,900 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 64,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 55,795 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 55,785 miles

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

front pads very low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,389 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch damage

Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,157 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 MBY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

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

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