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WV57 VNE

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VNE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 134,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet requires adjustment

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,538 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r shocker body corroded

o/s washer weak

Fail 16 Jul 2024 129,538 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r shocker body corroded

o/s hand brake slow to rise

o/s washer weak

Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2023 124,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 119,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 107,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 107,796 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 107,787 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 107,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,691 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,558 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

slight travel on handbrake

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 VNE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

WV57 VNE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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