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WV09 MKF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,019 mi
Last recorded148,019 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 148,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 140,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 122,433 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 122,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal min 1.6mmn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,946 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 112,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 85,912 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,995 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 MKF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

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

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