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WV07 UOF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 UOF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 112,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

Fail 2 Aug 2018 94,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 94,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,171 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,724 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,014 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2015 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

lots of damage to vehicle / nearside front bumper is damaged.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

lots of damage to vehicle / nearside front bumper is damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 50,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,613 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 36,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,254 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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WV07 UOF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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