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WV09 MGE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,913 mi
Last recorded137,913 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 137,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,597 miles

Bonnet safety hook lever broken (secondary catch)

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 131,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when position lamps are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to brake binding

Offside Front Lower outer sill damaged and split

Offside repeater lamp damaged (lense missing)

bonnet safety hook lever broken (secondary catch)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

damage to offside front wing and drivers door

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 18 Jul 2020 119,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 107,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,661 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 83,659 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,276 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,134 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,212 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 20,212 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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