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WV59 EHU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,800 mi
Last recorded98,800 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 98,800 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 93,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,486 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2022 82,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 81,898 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 62,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 57,490 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 57,490 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,818 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 51,818 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,238 miles

Front discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,672 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 EHU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

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

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