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WR57 UGO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 128,121 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 128,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 127,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & shield fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 119,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front 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))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 115,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,868 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2018 107,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

rear parking brake efficiency only just passed.16%.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Front tyre cut but not to requirements.

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

service and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 22 Mar 2016 94,000 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk jammed under seat (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords feathered on edgess (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords feathered on edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,225 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,807 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,211 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,333 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 24,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UGO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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