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WV09 MHL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,510 mi
Last recorded161,510 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 161,510 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 161,510 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 154,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 144,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 144,787 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 144,633 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,939 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 138,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 127,385 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 127,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,024 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 97,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,776 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,773 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,765 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,395 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,175 miles

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.

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 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.

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

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