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WV59 HNL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,929 mi
Last recorded143,929 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 HNL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 143,929 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 140,291 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 136,691 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 136,691 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 133,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 130,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 125,829 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 123,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 118,328 miles

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,061 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 74,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,419 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 HNL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

WV59 HNL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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