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WT07 BFZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,240 mi
Last recorded211,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 BFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 211,240 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 314,199 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 187,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 168,749 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 168,749 miles

Front Steering rack inappropriately modified steering rack to much play and not servicable (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2016 168,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

offside headlamp dim

play in nearside inner steering rack joint just in limits making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Dec 2015 153,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 153,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 152,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 137,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,700 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,593 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,703 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,428 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 41,428 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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 BFZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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