MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal slight seepage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear of vehicle has age related corrosion most parts
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
numerous suspension components corroded eg front/rear subframes, rear arms etc
slight bind n/s/f brake
slight oil leaks
steering rack slightly damp o/s
underside corroded eg rear sills, rear inner strut mount areas
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake cables deteriorated
numerous suspension components corroded eg front/rear subframes, rear arms etc
offside headlamp output slightly reduced
rear heat shield loose
slight bind n/s/f brake
slight oil leaks
steering rack slightly damp o/s
underside corroded eg rear sills, rear inner strut mount areas
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corroded lip on front brake discs
corrosion in both rear inner wings
front shock absorbers corroded
handbrake readings slightly low
possible fuel leak at tank area, not leaking at time of test
rear suspension slightly corroded
slight corrosion on front caliper brake pipes
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corroded lip on front brake discs
corrosion in both rear inner wings
front shock absorbers corroded
handbrake readings slightly low
nail in n/s/r tyre
possible fuel leak at tank area, not leaking at time of test
rear suspension slightly corroded
slight corrosion on front caliper brake pipes
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
slight play/creak in o/s/f upper arm
Nearside handbrake reading slightly low
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both esp o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner sidelight out
Nearside handbrake reading slightly low
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both esp o/s (5.2.3 (e))
bonnet closed but warning light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very minor (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very minor (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very minor (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very minor (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
WV09 MHL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 MHL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of WV09 MHL?
You can check the full history of WV09 MHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WV09 MHL registered?
WV09 MHL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.
Is WV09 MHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for WV09 MHL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WV09 MHL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV09 MHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.