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WV07 VGU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,000 mi
Last recorded161,000 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 161,000 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2018 155,453 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 155,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 153,512 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 148,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened On limit (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 148,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened On limit (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1n)

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnet not locking insecure unable to close bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 134,769 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 134,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 114,068 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,370 miles

front near and offside tyres worn inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing/juddering screen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades juddering

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,313 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,313 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 36,210 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,210 miles

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

Offside washer jet poor

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 VGU 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 62.5%.

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

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