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WV57 AZL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

268,852 mi
Last recorded268,852 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 AZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 268,852 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 268,828 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed too smoky to carry out test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative handbrake not functioning properly (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users "DPF" message on (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 234,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 115,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 101,692 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 94,703 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,035 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

Fail 14 Oct 2015 75,021 miles

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

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 58,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner wheel rim welded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,331 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,495 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 41,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 AZL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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