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WV07 UTG

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,990 mi
Last recorded142,990 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 UTG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 142,990 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested to prevent any risk of engine damage. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertray partially covering front subframe.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,996 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 129,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,785 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and worn close to minimum thickness requirements. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 119,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed wires hanging down under wheel arch cover, been rubbing on tyre on full lock left. (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired strut is not in the hub fully. (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and worn close to minimum thickness requirements. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,869 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 105,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,740 miles

Intermittent fault present park brake lever mechanism

Fail 10 Apr 2013 98,740 miles

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

Intermittent fault present park brake lever mechanism

Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,995 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Intermittant fault present park brake lever mechanism

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 12 Mar 2011 71,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 71,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,556 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 UTG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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