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WV57 BFU

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,816 mi
Last recorded94,816 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 BFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,816 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 94,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,986 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,102 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 21,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,059 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 BFU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol 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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

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

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