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WV59 ETX

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,742 mi
Last recorded129,742 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 ETX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 129,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 129,517 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,649 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 120,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,442 miles

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 11 May 2019 105,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 105,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 94,234 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 83,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,398 miles

Emission to clean to record a reading

Fail 12 Aug 2014 54,398 miles

Emission to clean to record a reading

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,608 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,246 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 ETX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV59 ETX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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