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WM56 FGC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,614 mi
Last recorded171,614 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 FGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 171,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 171,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 162,808 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2021 153,432 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 153,067 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,133 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 138,123 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 126,093 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower covers fitted to car unable to make a full inspection

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nsr tyre.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nsr tyre.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N\S Windscreen washer jet provides minimum liquid to screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,923 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N\S Windscreen washer jet provides minimum liquid to screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,456 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 86,439 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,227 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,932 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,824 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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WM56 FGC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM56 FGC, 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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WM56 FGC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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