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WU07 YJZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,682 mi
Last recorded155,682 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 YJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 155,682 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 155,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 149,849 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 149,848 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 144,816 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 144,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeded limit of 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 136,781 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 130,281 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 130,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,582 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 120,581 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 113,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,102 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 103,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

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

both rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

coolant level low

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,687 miles

Nearside headlamp low light output

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,572 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,459 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,438 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front cross member. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 38,002 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,027 miles

O/S Head Light Poor Beam Image

O/S/R Tyre On 3MM

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WU07 YJZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WU07 YJZ, 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 WU07 YJZ registered?

WU07 YJZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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