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WV09 MDZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 MDZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front - edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,300 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 90,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 141,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,318 miles

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

O/S/R tyre punctured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 74,922 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,732 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 MDZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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