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RF57 WZA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,690 mi
Last recorded163,690 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 WZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 163,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 163,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 161,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 161,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 160,118 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 160,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 153,923 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 148,807 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 144,628 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 144,621 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 140,555 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 124,583 miles

Centre heat shield

Fail 14 Feb 2018 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre heat shield

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays preventing full inspection of under side components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,134 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,496 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 74,060 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 74,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,810 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,598 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,928 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre getting worn from inner edge

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

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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RF57 WZA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RF57 WZA, 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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RF57 WZA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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