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WV09 MDK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,680 mi
Last recorded83,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 83,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 83,680 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 78,402 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,255 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,255 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 76,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both front tyres for wear and condition

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise both front tyres for wear on inner shoulders 225/50/R17 98W

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise both front tyres for wear on inner shoulders 225/50/R17 98W

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 70,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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