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WV57 VNK

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,957 mi
Last recorded108,957 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 108,957 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak has 2 splits in exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected DO NOT DRIVE!!!!!!!! (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,529 miles

blue smoke at raised idle

underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 102,523 miles

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

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 95,625 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 9 Aug 2017 87,215 miles

Offside Rear hand brake poor

Offside Rear slight brake drag

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,924 miles

front tyres wearing low inside edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,068 miles

front tyres low inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,735 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VNK is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

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

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