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WT07 DGF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,051 mi
Last recorded246,051 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 246,051 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 231,069 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 336,038 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 302,649 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake weak requirements just met

Pass 29 Jan 2022 278,805 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 144,887 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 144,878 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 233,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine rattle

brakes

braks

Fail 12 Jan 2021 233,105 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine rattle

Pass 20 Jul 2019 191,278 miles

brakes just meet requirements

rattle on engine

Fail 20 Jul 2019 191,278 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

brakes just meet requirements

rattle on engine

Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,271 miles

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

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,271 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 12 May 2017 85,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 76,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 68,410 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 68,406 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,947 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 61,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front springs look like they are incomplete needs to be removed to check

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,597 miles

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

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 DGF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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