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WV59 GDO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,372 mi
Last recorded169,372 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 169,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 156,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jun 2025 156,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2024 144,790 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

Pass 6 Aug 2023 133,063 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 133,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 1 Aug 2022 116,840 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 114,403 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 106,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 100,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 92,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,363 miles

nearside front suspension sensor operating lever arm broken

Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,363 miles

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

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

nearside front suspension sensor operating lever arm broken

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,764 miles

n/s/f level sensor broken

Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,764 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s/f level sensor broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,675 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner

Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,667 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,540 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 GDO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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