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BJ07 KDO

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,122 mi
Last recorded140,122 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 KDO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 121,873 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Main trailing arm rotten in multiple positions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Ns and Os sills corroding

Ns headlamp washer inoperative/ no flow

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main trailing arm heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring front subframe and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,678 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 7 Jun 2018 117,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

wipers poor

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,853 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 110,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,975 miles

front tyres have edge wear

headlamp aims set to lower limits

oil level at minimum

wipers poor

Fail 8 Dec 2015 107,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

front tyres have edge wear

headlamp aims set to lower limits

oil level at minimum

wipers poor

Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,755 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre slightly off-shape

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,759 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre slightly off-shape

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 72,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs very worn

rear brake discs very worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,342 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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BJ07 KDO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ07 KDO, 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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BJ07 KDO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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