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WR57 UJE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,373 mi
Last recorded79,373 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 79,373 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 79,373 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 71,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just met parking brake requirements (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 68,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 66,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 63,771 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 63,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 61,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,560 miles

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

osr service brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 54,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,760 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 40,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,126 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,126 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,757 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2010 23,757 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 UJE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 WR57 UJE, 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 UJE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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