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WN57 UCC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,894 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 136,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 133,789 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 133,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,736 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 130,736 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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 127,817 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 127,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 123,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,771 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r brake caliper sticking

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,228 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,158 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,984 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight brake bind at off side rear brake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight brake bind at off side rear brake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,421 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s head lamp aim on lower limit

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,615 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 UCC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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