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WV07 UMZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 UMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 149,149 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear somr corrosion around rear inner sill and jacking points on both sides

Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,411 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 135,318 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,989 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 129,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 123,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,605 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 103,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,665 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass insecure, when tested, came off. placed in vehicle

Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Pass 31 Dec 2016 83,022 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,903 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,075 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,806 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth

engine MIL illuminated

slight wear / splitting in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2014 57,712 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth

engine MIL illuminated

slight wear / splitting in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,844 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,259 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,555 miles

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)

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 UMZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV07 UMZ, 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 UMZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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