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WV57 BKD

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 BKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 149,322 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 136,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 136,108 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,451 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,731 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 103,731 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,446 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 54,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 47,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,661 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,997 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 BKD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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