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WN57 USX

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,957 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine running rough

Fail 18 May 2022 106,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight misfire from engine

Pass 17 May 2021 98,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire indicator rubbing on the inside of the wheel

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 98,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire indicator rubbing on the inside of the wheel

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise power steering noisy

dpf filter warning light on

engine oil leak possible n/s advise attention

Fail 4 Mar 2020 98,142 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking cap release valve leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise power steering noisy

chip in the o/s w/screen

engine oil leak possible n/s advise attention

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,055 miles

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

advise hand brake effort low

Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight seperation of metalastic componant (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear exhaust and sealing clamp corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight sereration of metalastic componant (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 93,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight seperation of metalastic componant (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear exhaust and sealing clamp corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight sereration of metalastic componant (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,499 miles

advise no diesel smoke deteted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,396 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 83,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,526 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,333 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 USX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 USX, 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 USX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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