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WP57 ATN

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,368 mi
Last recorded152,368 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 ATN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 152,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 142,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock tower in wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both sides have a mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 142,281 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has a hole in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill within 30cm of suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 holes in exhaust, 1 in a split nearly the whole way around the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock tower in wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both sides have a mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 141,935 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil being significantly overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point has gone through the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch around base of strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has a hole and is within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks from holes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs corroded by suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 131,122 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 131,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 125,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,801 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

different size Tyres fitting to front axle - rears have 235/40ZR19 96Y XL

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,266 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 112,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,906 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,780 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 99,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,519 miles

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brakes binding

Fail 2 Jan 2015 89,512 miles

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

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,709 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 66,948 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,242 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake disc rusted and pitted on inside face

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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WP57 ATN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WP57 ATN, 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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WP57 ATN is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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