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WV07 XVU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,822 mi
Last recorded129,822 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,928 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 122,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,248 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 30 Nov 2021 112,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x17y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,390 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine oil leak

reverse lamps not working

Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine oil leak

reverse lamps not working

Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,715 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 75,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,066 miles

both front tyres ON LIMIT need changing ASAP

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,923 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 46,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,147 miles

both head light aims only just with in limits

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both head light aims only just with in limits

tracking need checking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,621 miles

head lights only just passed

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,090 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 17,090 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Couldn't fully inspect rear seats and belts due to in folded down position.

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 XVU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV07 XVU registered?

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

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