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WR57 UFZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 UFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 143,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 140,118 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 140,108 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 137,174 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 137,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,994 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 118,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 103,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,106 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 28,261 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,261 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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WR57 UFZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR57 UFZ, 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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WR57 UFZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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