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WV59 ENH

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 ENH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,190 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 115,188 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,036 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,433 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2016

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,131 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges appear to be getting close to cords

rear brake pads getting low

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 11 Sep 2014 73,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges appear to be getting close to cords

rear brake pads getting low

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,529 miles

front brake pads very low

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ENH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ENH, 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 ENH registered?

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

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