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WN57 TKT

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,150 mi
Last recorded142,150 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 TKT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 142,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 142,145 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 134,023 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 134,003 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 126,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2018 126,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,630 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,630 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant near min/bleed bolt leaking

handbrake and rear brakes slightly deteriorated

slight wear in other suspension

subframes and rear arms slightly corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 99,654 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant near min/bleed bolt leaking

fuel tank heatshield insecure, rattling

handbrake and rear brakes slightly deteriorated

oil leak

other coil springs corroded

slight wear in other suspension

subframes and rear arms slightly corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,995 miles

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

both front tyres low in tread 225/50/17

both rear tyres cracking

rear indicators going white

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,995 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front tyres low in tread 225/50/17

both rear tyres cracking

rear indicators going white

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 59,087 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 59,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,771 miles

light scores front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WN57 TKT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WN57 TKT, 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 TKT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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