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WP56 KYN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 145,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 135,922 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,406 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 121,398 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,003 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pads appear 3/4 mworn

rack ends worn to acc limit (attn req).

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Mar 2012 52,007 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,712 miles

offside tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside tyre worn inner edge

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 KYN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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