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WM56 FHT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,298 mi
Last recorded119,298 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 FHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,298 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 119,285 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,584 miles

Windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

both rear wheels hard to turn by hand

Fail 9 Jun 2016 112,290 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

both rear wheels hard to turn by hand

Pass 13 Jun 2015 92,858 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 92,858 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,605 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,002 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 62,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,226 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,557 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 FHT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FHT, 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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What year was WM56 FHT registered?

WM56 FHT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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