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WV59 ENX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,309 mi
Last recorded121,309 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 ENX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 121,309 miles

play in steering rack

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

Fail 2 Dec 2022 121,303 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsr link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened osr arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2022 121,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside, low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 112,640 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,886 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2020 110,885 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint inside the rack boot (2.3 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2019 104,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,522 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,514 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,961 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,961 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2016 69,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,981 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,463 miles

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,336 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 26,279 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

sidewall damage to n/s/r 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 ENX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ENX, 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 ENX registered?

WV59 ENX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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