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WV59 FVD

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 FVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,553 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,623 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,629 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 74,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 70,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,830 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion in exhaust

Pass 4 May 2018 58,107 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2017 51,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,402 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,428 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 40,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,725 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,279 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,135 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 14,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FVD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

WV59 FVD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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