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WP56 KWA

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,032 mi
Last recorded146,032 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 KWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 146,032 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 137,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 134,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 134,820 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 129,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 116,190 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 115,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 105,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,939 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,209 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 56,039 miles

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

Both washer jets not very effective

Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,256 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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WP56 KWA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WP56 KWA, 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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WP56 KWA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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