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WN57 SZD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,433 mi
Last recorded102,433 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 102,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights inop

sills rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,317 miles

centre exhaust section rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,476 miles

exhaust rear rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2020 96,451 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in both front upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 30 Jun 2018 85,010 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in both front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,931 miles

Front brake discs poor condition, front pads worn

Wipers poor

Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs poor condition, front pads worn

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,104 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 96,662 miles

All four tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,981 miles

front brake pads low inner edge.all tyres low inner edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,847 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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WN57 SZD 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 76.5%.

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 WN57 SZD, 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 SZD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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