MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (d))
GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components
light corrosion to some underbody components
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV59 ELW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?
WV59 ELW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 October 2009.
Is WV59 ELW safe to buy?
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