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YD59 WVT

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,295 mi
Last recorded125,295 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 WVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 116,947 miles

Central exhaust heat shield damaged

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner front pads low(advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,546 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front front sub frame corroded but not holed

Rear rear subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,811 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,061 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB FITTED WRONG (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 39,912 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,067 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 26,048 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,156 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,617 miles

Eng/Man light on

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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YD59 WVT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD59 WVT, 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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YD59 WVT is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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