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WN57 EYK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,859 mi
Last recorded101,859 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 EYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,859 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2022 101,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,572 miles

Central heatshield loose

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both rear silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 98,440 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides shining white (4.4.3 (a))

Central heatshield loose

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both rear silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 91,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,349 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 73,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,407 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 45,543 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,245 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake disc corroded on inside face

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inside face

offside front brake disc corroded on inside face

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inside face

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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WN57 EYK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN57 EYK, 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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WN57 EYK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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