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WV57 VNL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,172 mi
Last recorded136,172 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VNL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 136,172 miles

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

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,654 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 127,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 124,905 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 124,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 121,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,691 miles

both rear tires wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,691 miles

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

both rear tires wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,119 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,935 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 53,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,329 miles

Offside Front tyre has no tread on the inner tread area.Offside Front tyre is close to the legal limit.

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 VNL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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