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WV59 ESO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 ESO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 101,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,015 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 99,015 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,016 miles

Rear exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 85,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroded

nearside rear tyre slight wear on the inner edge

offside rear tyre close to the wear bars

Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,841 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge + tyre pressure low

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,523 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 61,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,188 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,398 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,373 miles

both front tyres low inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,994 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

brake discs slightly worn all round

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 ESO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

WV59 ESO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 ESO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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