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WT07 BDY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,384 mi
Last recorded112,384 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 BDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to all suspension components and mounting areas - some have been undersealed

underside of vehicle fully corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 112,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to all suspension components and mounting areas - some have been undersealed

underside of vehicle fully corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 112,290 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened three areas unable to fully inspect due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to all suspension components and mounting areas

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,147 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

front subframe corroded and welded unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted and lower front panel

Fail 3 Oct 2022 109,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

front subframe corroded and welded unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted and lower front panel

Fail 23 Sep 2022 109,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad wear wiring broken rubbing on drive shaft gaiter

Fail 13 Sep 2022 109,128 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken ( white / green / 2x yellow ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

M.I.L. on ( 01 July2008 on this is a failure )

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad wear wiring broken rubbing on drive shaft gaiter

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,990 miles

engine management light on

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,201 miles

front subframe corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,163 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 21 Sep 2018 98,150 miles

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

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 17 Aug 2017 95,758 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 95,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,799 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,724 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,419 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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WT07 BDY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WT07 BDY, 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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WT07 BDY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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