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WV59 EFG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,108 mi
Last recorded147,108 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 147,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn un-even. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, perished on inner side wall and worn un-even. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 143,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 143,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 141,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lower on pick up than the offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,609 miles

Little reserve travel in handbrake lever.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake imbalance, nearside picking up slower than the offside, 60% on application.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 136,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Little reserve travel in handbrake lever.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake imbalance, nearside picking up slower than the offside, 60% on application.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 133,309 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 133,309 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,637 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 126,637 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,338 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear brake pad low ?

o/s side repeater bulb faded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,620 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 44,105 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,397 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 28,397 miles

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

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

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 EFG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV59 EFG, 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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WV59 EFG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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