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WT07 BFV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,057 mi
Last recorded135,057 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 BFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 135,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 131,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 125,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,944 miles

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 19 Aug 2020 114,963 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 114,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TOP WISHBONE BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TOP WISHBONE BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 106,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,802 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 161,836 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 141,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,486 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,348 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both offside tyre quite worn

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,525 miles

Nearside front tyre, worn inner edge, recommend replace & wheel alignment.

Rear brakes, slight signs of binding, recommend attention.

Rear tyres worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,669 miles

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

undertray insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,529 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 BFV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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