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WM56 FGK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

168,848 mi
Last recorded168,848 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 168,848 miles

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear brake components

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2024 168,843 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear brake components

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2023 167,998 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

nearside front door inner trim/handle missing

Fail 9 Feb 2023 167,983 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

nearside front door inner trim/handle missing

Pass 25 Jan 2022 166,582 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 166,570 miles

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2021 165,393 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/greased/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 164,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 164,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 155,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 147,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 141,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 139,750 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 139,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,235 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 212,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,146 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 123,122 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,989 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,072 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 56,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,477 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 36,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 36,514 miles

Nearside 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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WM56 FGK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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