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EY57 WGD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 WGD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 132,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 124,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear(both) (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Back of engine ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 124,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear(both) (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Back of engine ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 115,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 115,397 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,995 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise to change. ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 101,786 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,581 miles

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

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

front subframe corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 87,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,182 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,469 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,552 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,396 miles

front tyres worn inner edge.rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,002 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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EY57 WGD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 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 EY57 WGD, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY57 WGD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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