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WV57 AVM

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,470 mi
Last recorded186,470 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 AVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 186,470 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 186,470 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 182,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 178,371 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 15 Sep 2017 175,051 miles

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general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2016 166,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 166,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 152,547 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 151,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,401 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 134,275 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,393 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 100,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,867 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,995 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

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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WV57 AVM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red 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 WV57 AVM, 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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WV57 AVM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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