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WV09 MDU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,764 mi
Last recorded203,764 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 203,764 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 122,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,581 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 84,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 84,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,543 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of the rear seat belts

Fail 29 Apr 2016 74,543 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of the rear seat belts

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 64,499 miles

plastic covers fitted to under side not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 May 2015 64,497 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

plastic covers fitted to under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2014 53,341 miles

Childs seat fitted to n/s/rear not allowing full seat belt inspection

Fail 6 May 2014 53,341 miles

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

Childs seat fitted to n/s/rear not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 10 May 2013 41,010 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 28,615 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 MDU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV09 MDU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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