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2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

130,553 mi
Last recorded130,553 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 WWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 130,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 127,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 127,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 124,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,483 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 95,910 miles

Exhaust shield corrosion

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 95,910 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield corrosion

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 93,016 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2018 93,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,386 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 87,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion on under side

Fail 31 Oct 2016 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 76,777 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 71,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 71,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o.s number plate light dull

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,378 miles

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

o/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 7 Jan 2014 68,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

o/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,781 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 55,667 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,889 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,889 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,216 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 37,213 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,245 miles

(3.5)The brake pads warning sensor wiring is fouling the wheel and may cause unnecessary damage

(3.6C.1e)The brake reservoir fluid level has been seriously overfilled

(4.1D1)The offside front inner tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(5.1A)The nearside rear seat has a child seat present which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

(5.1A)The offside rear outer seat has a child seat fitted which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 29,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc inner face is slightly pitted and worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes throughout their operating range have exceeded the statutory maximum imbalance at 33%,but have then peaked at maximum readings at 14%

(4.1D1)The offside front inner tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(5.1A)The nearside rear seat has a child seat present which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

(5.1A)The offside rear outer seat has a child seat fitted which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

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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WR56 WWE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WR56 WWE, 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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WR56 WWE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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