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BJ07 KFL

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 KFL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower hub bush slight play

front subframe rusty

manufacturers emissions plate covered

Fail 20 Mar 2019 132,042 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (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))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 126,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 126,084 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2018 124,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 89,111 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 89,105 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,511 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,511 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 82,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,601 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 KFL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ07 KFL, 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 KFL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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