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WN57 USB

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,475 mi
Last recorded125,475 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 125,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,627 miles

slight corrosion under-neath

Fail 17 Feb 2021 123,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion under-neath

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,146 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear has a nail in it

both rear box exhaust clamps corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,045 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 103,144 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,650 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,645 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are starting to wear more on the inner edge!

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

grease on the offside front CV boot, but cant see a hole

offside front ABS wire is rubbing on tyre, when on left hand lock

Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,942 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

grease on the offside front CV boot, but cant see a hole

offside front ABS wire is rubbing on tyre, when on left hand lock

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre is rubbin on the ABS wire on full lock !

Fail 14 Sep 2011 40,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside front tyre is rubbin on the ABS wire on full lock !

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,711 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 USB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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