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WV59 FUB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,071 mi
Last recorded134,071 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 134,071 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 126,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,535 miles

Oil leak ()

emissions to low for print out 0.03

nearside front tyre has tears in outer wall

steering notchy and vibrates on lock to lock

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 120,513 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

emissions to low for print out 0.03

nearside front tyre has tears in outer wall

steering notchy and vibrates on lock to lock

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,128 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 113,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,586 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 235/45/18

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,095 miles

Engine management light ON

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Engine management light ON

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres excessively worn on inner edges, o/s close to wear limit, advise alignment checked

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,627 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 FUB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUB, 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 FUB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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