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WV59 FWG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,148 mi
Last recorded85,148 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 FWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,148 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,755 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 38,755 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,614 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 21,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,255 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 FWG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

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

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