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WV59 EHF

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,402 mi
Last recorded101,402 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 101,402 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 101,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 81,796 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,203 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,310 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 53,310 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,942 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 40,640 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced os low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only passed at 28% (parking) (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 36,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking [os low] (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,003 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 32,003 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,368 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 26,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,775 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 EHF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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