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WN57 USM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,899 mi
Last recorded115,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 115,899 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,891 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 111,874 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,393 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 111,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut to tie rod loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut to tie rod loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both coil springs not seated correctly

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Coming from reservoir overflow - possibly over filled unable to check due to style of reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear beside tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides shock to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

unable to properly check headlamps due to covers @ rear of lights

Fail 1 Feb 2019 106,267 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible front headlamps have an hid conversion kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear beside tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides shock to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear signs of brake binding

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,767 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,561 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,672 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 75,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,073 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 63,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,621 miles

2x rear tyres feathered

Oil leak

o\s front tyre scrubbing heavy

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,576 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear disc corroded

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 USM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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