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WV09 MHA

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,339 mi
Last recorded157,339 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 MHA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 157,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 157,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 149,337 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 148,989 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,153 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres tread depth just over 2mm

Fail 6 Aug 2020 125,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres tread depth just over 2mm

Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,915 miles

Both tyres worn inner

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,014 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,564 miles

slight tear o/s wiper

Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,938 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,938 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,226 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 25,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 MHA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 MHA, 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 MHA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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