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WV59 FXJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,395 mi
Last recorded106,395 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 FXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 106,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 106,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,263 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 82,222 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked treads and inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked treads and inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,451 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind - unable to fully check wheel bearing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,807 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,592 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall - not showing ply or cords

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,836 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall - not showing ply or cords

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,355 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 FXJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc 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 FXJ, 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 FXJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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