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WV57 AZF

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,540 mi
Last recorded145,540 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 AZF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 145,540 miles

fuel tank straps

Fail 8 Jul 2019 145,540 miles

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

fuel tank straps

Pass 24 Aug 2018 138,483 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear nearside and offside suspension creak

front and rear subframe / rear suspension arms / fuel tank straps / exhaust system - corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 138,481 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe holed and corroded near rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear nearside and offside brake binding

Rear nearside and offside suspension creak

front and rear subframe / rear suspension arms / fuel tank straps / exhaust system - corroded

glow plug warning message lit

Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,312 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs corroded and lipped

Front nearside and offside brakes - Slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

Rear wiper ineffective

front and rear subframes corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2017 130,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated - showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated - showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front nearside and offside brake discs corroded and lipped

Front nearside and offside brakes - Slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball-joint - play - STRONG ADVICE

Rear wiper ineffective

front and rear subframes corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2016 122,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,246 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 100,348 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 17 May 2013 87,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 75,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,568 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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WV57 AZF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WV57 AZF, 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 WV57 AZF registered?

WV57 AZF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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