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WV07 ECC

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 ECC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 109,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2021 109,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,211 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 95,211 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 95,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn/bold inner side

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

both front discs lip & worn

both rear discs lip

Fail 10 Jan 2017 89,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn/bold inner side

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front discs lip & worn

both rear discs lip

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Rear Tyres Worn on Edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,565 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,964 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,984 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,730 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,635 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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WV07 ECC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 WV07 ECC, 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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WV07 ECC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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