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WV59 ERO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 123,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,594 miles

front sub frame corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,019 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 107,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,672 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,379 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,101 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 92,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,433 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,336 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,906 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,973 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 ERO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ERO, 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 ERO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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