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WV59 FZR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,615 mi
Last recorded48,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 48,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 44,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 44,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 41,291 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 41,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 30,970 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both rear

Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,479 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 16,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,456 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 10,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,052 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 FZR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

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

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