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WV09 MJY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,906 mi
Last recorded106,906 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 106,906 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 106,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,715 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 100,699 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,046 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 97,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,706 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 87,959 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 87,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,794 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2020 81,794 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,787 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 77,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Looks to have been running hot at some point. OK at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to have been running hot at some point. OK at time of test. Please have them checked/repaired ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Fair amount of lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and close to cords/canvass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,515 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge and circa 1.60 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge and circa 1.65 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,614 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges and slightly out of shape.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,135 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,536 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,282 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
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WV09 MJY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJY, 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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What year was WV09 MJY registered?

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

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