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WV07 VFP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019

both outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,316 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,630 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 96,630 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,512 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,519 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,704 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,413 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,040 miles

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

front windscreen washers poor

nearside rear seat belt fraying

nearside rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 37,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,475 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,802 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 VFP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFP, 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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What year was WV07 VFP registered?

WV07 VFP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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