MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn inner tread
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG57 TWZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 BG57 TWZ, 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 BG57 TWZ registered?
BG57 TWZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 October 2007.
Is BG57 TWZ safe to buy?
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