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WR57 UKL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,754 mi
Last recorded119,754 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 UKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,754 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,753 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sil holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sil holed coroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 118,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,675 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 116,675 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured spring seat cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured spring seat cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 115,074 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 115,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 110,517 miles

aftermarket (hId) headlamp conversion fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 110,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure broken at joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

aftermarket (hId) headlamp conversion fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,121 miles

Nearside Front tie rod

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,721 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 98,721 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,564 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

STEERING SLIGHTLY ROUGH IN OPERATION

Fail 29 Nov 2016 89,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (6.3.1d)

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

STEERING SLIGHTLY ROUGH IN OPERATION

Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,874 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 83,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,488 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 33,529 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S wiper not 100%

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,529 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

O/S wiper not 100%

Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,228 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 UKL 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 65.2%.

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

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