CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV09 MJU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,653 mi
Last recorded202,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationWV09 MJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 202,653 miles

corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 181,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 181,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 159,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 138,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 121,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 101,702 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,869 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,523 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,257 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,718 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 33,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,617 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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV09 MJU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU?

You can check the full history of WV09 MJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV09 MJU registered?

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

Is WV09 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 MJU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV09 MJU 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 MJU. 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.