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WN57 UPK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,036 mi
Last recorded184,036 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 UPK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 184,036 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 171,219 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 171,209 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING AND SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 157,505 miles

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 157,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sills corroded

centre exhaust shield loose above exhaust

exhaust corroded

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,344 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

slight corrosion suspension components

Fail 16 Nov 2020 143,344 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

heat shields loose above rear exhausts both sides

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 133,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW inner advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW inner advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust corroded

centre exhaust corroded

engine undertray fitted

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 119,383 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,978 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 107,935 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 141,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f inner edge of tyre wearing

o/s/f inner edge of tyre wearing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 44,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f inner edge of tyre wearing

o/s/f inner edge of tyre wearing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,905 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 23,905 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 UPK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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