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WT07 CYU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,023 mi
Last recorded135,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 125,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle/subframe corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 21 Dec 2023 113,272 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 106,670 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2022 106,670 miles

oil leak

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,178 miles

Nearside Outer nearside outer lower sill showing signs of impact damage

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear both n/s o/s handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 100,178 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing front both n/s o/s wheel nuts missing [1 EACH] (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer nearside outer lower sill showing signs of impact damage

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear both n/s o/s handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,274 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 96,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,642 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,209 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,681 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on tread

os wiper in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,754 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 61,676 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,331 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,788 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,257 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 CYU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CYU, 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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What year was WT07 CYU registered?

WT07 CYU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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