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WV59 EEY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,747 mi
Last recorded85,747 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SEATS NOT IN UP RIGHT POSITION

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME

SLIGHT VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL WHEN DOING LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 13 May 2017 79,419 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 79,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 66,743 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 66,743 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine under tray insecure

Pass 7 May 2016 66,737 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 52,997 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 52,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,284 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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WV59 EEY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WV59 EEY, 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 WV59 EEY registered?

WV59 EEY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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