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WU07 YOD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,087 mi
Last recorded104,087 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 YOD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2021 104,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear silencer exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Grease contamination to nearside front inner CV boot, no visible leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,463 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 89,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Powersteering pipe(s) corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,881 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,878 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,894 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,445 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,499 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,349 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,070 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

n/s/f tyre 3mm.

rear tyres 2-3mm.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,623 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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WU07 YOD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU07 YOD, 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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WU07 YOD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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