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WV57 BDY

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,580 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inside edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Oct 2016 109,580 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inside edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,230 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,150 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 66,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,201 miles

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

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

front disc pads worn to limit

o/s rear inner disc pad worn to limit

o/s rear seat belt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2012 54,174 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,981 miles

front discs worn and front disc pads low

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split

o/s rear seatbelt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2011 40,895 miles

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

front discs worn and front disc pads low

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split

o/s rear seatbelt not fully tested baby seat fitted

n/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2010 29,304 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 BDY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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