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WN57 UBC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,998 mi
Last recorded113,998 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2021 111,506 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 111,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,995 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2020 106,839 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust completely detached at rear (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,493 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 100,492 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,994 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 81,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,647 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 74,647 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 67,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,255 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 34,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,520 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 UBC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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