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WV59 FZG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,642 mi
Last recorded65,642 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 FZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,642 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 65,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 May 2018 62,333 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 60,939 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 60,931 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 38,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 FZG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

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

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