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WP56 ZDC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,613 mi
Last recorded156,613 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 ZDC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 156,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear belts not checked ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 156,447 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. has been cut open and welded and pipes disconnected (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring seat broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear belts not checked ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 149,214 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 149,214 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 140,881 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside inner rack ball joint has play

offside front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 22 Feb 2016 128,792 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 128,792 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 113,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 113,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,280 miles

nearside of steering rack has a LOT of play in it

Fail 15 Feb 2014 99,280 miles

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

nearside of steering rack has a LOT of play in it

Pass 16 Feb 2013 89,567 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 76,724 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seats fitted to both rear seats so unable to check adult belts

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside steering rack end has play at its joint.

Fail 7 Feb 2010 45,291 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2010 45,291 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 ZDC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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